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Prepared Mustard
Tangy and mildly spicy with a bright, vinegary edge.
Lens analyzedPrepared mustard is the ready-to-use condiment made by grinding mustard seed with vinegar and spices, distinct from dry mustard powder that still needs mixing with liquid. It's the everyday squeeze-bottle mustard for sandwiches, hot dogs, and dressings. Recipes call for it when they want mustard's tang without the extra step of blending powder and water.
Where it comes from
Mustard has been ground into a paste since Roman times, but the bright yellow, mild version common in North America traces to a turn-of-the-century condiment maker who added turmeric for color and toned down the heat for a mass audience. That formula became the standard ballpark and picnic mustard.
Buying it
Plain yellow mustard is the mildest option on the shelf; look toward deli or brown mustard nearby if a recipe wants more bite.
Storing it
Vinegar keeps this one shelf-stable for months before opening, no fridge required. After opening, move it to the fridge to hold its color and sharpness longest.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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