Ground Yellow Mustard

Straw-colored Ground Yellow Mustard is from the mildest and most common mustard seed in the US. Ground Yellow Mustard has a mellow, slightly sweet flavor with a light hint of floral pep when it’s dry and no discernable aroma. When it is mixed with water, mustard develops its signature zing and sharp smell. This is thanks to the presence of isothiocyanates, sulfuric chemical compounds that activate with hydrolysis, the introduction of water. The isothiocyanates lay in a state of dormancy and only release when the enzymatic reaction is triggered. The heat from isothiocyanates can come on quickly and can be quite strong, but it is water-soluble so it will wash away easily and does not linger. We grind our seeds in-house to provide our customers with the freshest grind possible.

The mustard seed and the plant it comes from was named for the condiment, and not the other way around. French monks took the ground seeds, originally called sinapis, and mixed it into a paste with unfermented grape juice, called must. The liquid initiated the latent sulfur compounds, allowing the mustard seed to acquire its pungent flavor profile. The monks called this spicy paste mustum ardens, or burning must. This was shortened through time and use to mustard, and eventually applied to all parts of the plant. If a recipe calls for mustard, it generally wants the prepared paste, and will specify if it means seeds or greens.

Tips From Our Kitchen

Ground Yellow Mustard turns nutty and earthy when cooked and is a great addition to barbecue rubs and baked beans. It’s a great way to add an acidic punctuation mark to creamy or cheesy foods, so mix in with mac & cheese for an adult version of this comfort food classic, or add a sharp top note to potatoes au gratin or eggs benedict. Pork goes great with mustard, so give tenderloin a coat of ground mustard before roasting. Use Ground Yellow Mustard to add extra devilishness to your eggs. Since it is from the Brassica family, it has a natural affinity for other brassicas, so add some to roasted cabbage, kale, or broccoli. We also have whole Yellow Mustard Seed available.

Our Yellow Mustard Seed is grown in North Dakota. 

This product is certified kosher.

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