Preparation of Mustards

Mustards are made in a variety of forms, with various flavors and textures. They can however be divided into two basic categories: * Smooth mustards, which are normally made from finely ground mustard powder ("mustard flour") * Coarse grain or whole grain mustards, which, as the name suggests, consist of partially ground or unmilled mustard seed. In each case, the mustard would contain vinegar, water, or a mixture of the two. A number of other ingredients may be added, including sugar, salt, various flavors such as honey, herbs, spices, and coloring such as turmeric. Some products also contain antioxidant and an acidity regulator e.g. citric acid. The starches contained in the mustard seed provide the desired thickening effect, however some recipes may contain additional thickening agents such as wheat flour.