On Today
World Mustard Day
Date
7 August 2021
History
Mustard Day was founded on a whim by Jill Sengstock in 1988. It was only a few years before the day changed hands to the National Mustard Museum in 1991. The aim of the day is rather self-explanatory: to celebrate and honor one of the world’s most popular condiments!
Meaning
The yellow mustard that most Americans tend to put on their hot dogs was introduced in 1904. Some people say it was introduced in Rochester, New York, while others report it was at the St. Louis World’s Fair. But either way, it became super popular from that time on!
Although many people’s experience with mustard is limited, this culinary delight actually has a significant number of varieties and flavors. Try these:
º Dijon Mustard. Coming from the city in France where it got its name, Dijon mustard might be used on a sandwich or could be added to a vinaigrette dressing or using in a sauce in cooking. It is slightly creamy, pale yellow, and has a sharp, tangy flavor with some spicy kick.
º English Mustard. A version of yellow mustard that is different from the American yellow mustard, this one is way stronger. People who apply it expecting it to taste like American mustard will likely be in for a super hot and spicy surprise!
º Chinese Hot Mustard. This condiment can either be bought premade or mixed up at home using dry mustard powder with water. The chemical reaction between the two creates a super sharp, super spicy flavor that is used to add taste to meats or appetizers.
º Whole Grain Mustard. This interesting and unique mustard mashes the mustard seeds together but doesn’t completely crush them, leaving a grainy, coarse type of paste. It is often made using wine, with brown and black seeds instead of the yellow ones, leaving it to pack quite the spicy punch!
Activities
= try different mustards
= Mustard is used in many traditions as well. Explore
= Bad effects of mustard in large portions
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Final Conclusion
“Adding mustard to the culinary repertoire can create a whole plethora of new flavors that are pleasing to the palette!”
Mustard has many medicine properties too.
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