Basically, there are three main mustard seeds:
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White/Yellow (Sinapis alba): Milder, slightly sweet, often the base for German mustards.
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Brown (Brassica juncea): More pungent, with a sharp heat, often used in Dijon and Indian styles.
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Black (Brassica nigra): Intensely hot, less common, prized for its boldness.
Balancing out those seeds
The secret to every good mustard is its recipe: the perfect selection of seeds and the combination with other ingredients to come up with a well-balanced mustard to serve your taste buds to the maximum. Be it spicy brown, Dijon, Yellow Mustard, honey mustard or wholegrain mustard; mild, sharp, sweet or spicy: a well-balanced recipe is key!
German mustard is said to be the best balanced mustard variety amongst others like English mustard or Dijon mustard. German medium-hot mustard is well-known for its balance, harmony, and real depth of flavour.
Only carefully selected mustard seeds, pure vinegar, some spices, no unnecessary additives. A lot of culinary tradition, regional craftmenship and different styles made German mustard a number one choice of many connoisseurs worldwide for multiple uses: Perfect with sausages, pretzels, roasts, marinades, or even salad dressings. Unlike others, German mustard doesn’t just deliver heat—it delivers layers of flavour to lift up any meal.