CATEGORY

Yellow Mustard

2008 CHEFSBEST® AWARD FOR BEST TASTE WINNER

French’s

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, vinegar and turmeric. Malt and sweet notes may also emerge, but there should be no inappropriate off notes detracting from the overall flavor.

High-quality yellow mustard should have a smooth mouthfeel that is not chalky. Overall, mustard should serve as a food enhancer, leaving a singular impression without dominating the food it tops.

Product Category Definition

The product judged was defined as yellow mustard for the consumer market, not including Dijon mustard, mustard sauces or mixes.

Other Leading Brands:

Plochman’s