Information about different mustards and their uses.

Mustard is a plain herb that comes from the mediterranean, because of it’s unmistakable taste it will always have a place in our kitchens.

Worldwide there are many different types of mustard, but in the kitchen only 2 types are used. The first is the somewhat hot brown mustard, which is often named black mustard, the second, milder is called white mustard.

The making of mustard:
Firstly the mustard seed is broken down, then it is cleaned and any grease removed. Next, spices, sugar, salt ,vinegar, and water are added. The mustard is then left to ferment, which takes many hours. A sort of mush is left which is then once again ground down.

Different mustard types

Bautzner mustard
Well known in the east and making us in the west curious.

Bautzner mustard is very well known and used in the East German kitchen. Unfortunately we still don’t know the exact ingredients of this tasty mustard as the manufacturers keep this a strict secret, but the main ingredients are mustard seeds, wine vinegar, salt, sugar, herbs, spices and aroma. Some internet fims specialize in orders of this mustard. You could try: Ostprodukte-Versand.de

Kremser mustard
Again a mustard that originates from East Germany, it is very good with most meats especially mince dishes.

Tarragon mustard
This somewhat hot mustard is produced from the tarragon plant. It is good with most cold meats.

Dijon mustard
Dijon mustard is made from white wine or white wine vinegar, it originates from France. It is a very hot mustard and goes well with meat and with some salad dishes and sauces.

Sweet mustard
This mustard goes very well with the German white sausage from Bayern. Sweet mustard is a mixture of ground brown and white mustard seeds, it is mixed with brown sugar or honey.

 

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Different types of mustard