whole grain mustard

Grainy yellow spread

Whole grain mustard is a condiment made from mustard seeds that are only partially ground, leaving visible seeds in the final paste.

The texture is coarser and more rustic than smooth prepared mustards like Dijon or yellow mustard.

The flavor tends toward mild and earthy, with occasional pops of heat from the intact seeds: whole grain mustard on a ham sandwich, a vinaigrette with whole grain mustard.

Related
  • seedyRundown and disreputable
  • tangySharp and lively-tasting
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • pungentSharply strong-smelling
  • spreadTo distribute widely

condiment · deli · deli counter · sandwich · vinaigrette · salad dressing · coarse · speckled · jar · pretzels · pork chop · deviled eggs · sausage · hot dog · brassica · horseradish · honey · yellow

Categories
Opposites
texture/processing

whole grain mustardprepared mustard

Ready-to-use seed paste

yellow mustard · Dijon mustard · English mustard · mustard powder

flavor intensity/style

whole grain mustardsweet mustard

Sugared pungent condiment

honey mustard · ketchup · mayonnaise

Family

whole, wholly, wholeness, wholesome, wholesomeness, grain, grains, grained, grainy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G