Vanns Spices Mustard, Ground
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Ground mustard is also called powdered mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour.
- It is made by grinding mustard seeds and then sifting the seed coat out to leave a fine powder behind.
- This powder is not as pungent or potent as whole mustard seeds.
- The flavor of ground mustard develops when soaked in liquid to bring out the pungent compounds.
- It is commonly used in spice rubs, salad dressings, soups, and to add an acidic component to cut through rich sauces like for macaroni and cheese.
- A popular condiment for various dishes like pickles and chutney, salad dressing and meat flavoring due to its pungent flavor.
- It is also used to make mustard paste by simply adding water which is used in hot dogs and pretzels.
- May be used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, vinaigrette, barbecue sauce etc.