What Makes a Great Yellow Mustard?
When hot dogs and hamburgers are served, yellow mustard should always be somewhere nearby. A pleasantly sharp spread for any sandwich, yellow mustard blends perfectly with ketchup and other toppings. It’s an essential part of your next barbecue or picnic basket. Our chefs define high-quality yellow mustard as having a rich, yellow color that is more ochre than neon. The mustard should be neither stiff nor drippy, and it should evenly coat the food with which it’s used. The mustard aroma should be clear and pronounced with a complex character that features a blend of mustard, vinegar and turmeric. No individual aroma should stand out. Taste balance is achieved when the mustard is sour enough to make the mouth pucker just slightly. The sourness should not be intense enough to overwhelm the low levels of saltiness and sweetness that balance its intensity. The mustard’s flavor should be pronounced, and its character should have some complexity, with clear and balanced notes of mustard, vin
