What Makes a Great Brown Mustard?
Brown mustard brings a deep, spicy tang to your favorite savory sandwiches. Ideal for smoked turkey, honey-baked ham or chicken breast, brown mustard has just the right amount of flavor and complexity to turn the typical sandwich into a real treat. It’s also a great way to add flavor to salad dressings and sauces without the extra calories or carbohydrates. For your next party, mix spicy brown mustard with honey for a sweet-and-sour chicken finger or hot wing dip. Our chefs define high-quality brown mustard as having flecks of visible brown mustard seeds and a bright yellowish brown color. A stylistic choice of the manufacturer, the mustard seeds’ grind can range from fine to coarse. The bold aroma should have a complex aroma character that delivers notes of mustard seed, vinegar and spices (such as turmeric and warm spices). Brown mustard should have no aroma off notes, including sulfur or burnt rubber notes. Brown mustard is in taste balance when a moderate level of sourness is the l