A traditional yellow mustard needs four things: mustard seed, vinegar, salt, turmeric. That is it. Flip a few bottles at the grocery store and you will find some lists that stretch into preservatives, gums, coloring agents, and undisclosed natural flavors. The short label almost always tastes cleaner.
§ 01
What belongs on a mustard label
- Mustard seed (whole or ground)
- Vinegar (distilled, apple cider, or white wine)
- Salt
- Turmeric for color in yellow varieties
- Spices (paprika, garlic, horseradish if spicy)
§ 02
What to skip
- High fructose corn syrup or added sugars on a yellow mustard
- EDTA, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate (preservatives you do not need)
- Xanthan gum, modified food starch, gum arabic (texture fillers)
- "Natural flavors" with no source declared
§ 03
Why 78 mustard reads short
Both our Yellow and Spicy mustards keep it to the essentials. Non-GMO mustard seed, vinegar, salt, turmeric, and the spice profile that defines the heat. No HFCS, no gums, no preservatives, no hidden flavors. The label is short because the recipe is.
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