Ingredient

Salad Mustard

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Salad mustard is used to add a tangy and slightly pungent flavor to foods. …

What it is

Salad mustard is a condiment made from ground mustard seeds, vinegar, water, salt, and spices. It is typically milder than yellow mustard and often has a slightly sweeter flavor profile due to added sweeteners like sugar or honey. The seeds are ground and mixed with other ingredients to create a smooth or slightly textured paste.

Why it's used

Salad mustard is used to add a tangy and slightly pungent flavor to foods. Manufacturers add it as a flavoring agent in salad dressings, mayonnaise, pickles, relishes, and as a condiment for meats and snacks. Its flavor can also help to balance sweetness in certain products.

Health notes

Salad mustard is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Mustard seeds contain various compounds that may have antioxidant properties. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated mustard and its preparations. Evidence regarding specific health benefits or risks from consuming mustard at typical levels is limited and requires more research.

Allergen info

Mustard is considered one of the nine major food allergens by the FDA. Individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid products containing it.

Products containing Salad Mustard

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Uploaded BBQ Chicken Walking Taco Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 292kcal 10.6Protein 9.7Fat 38.0Carbs Frito-Lay Company Pretzel Thins, Honey Dijon Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 82.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Honey Dijon Flavored Thin Crisps Pretzels, Honey Dijon Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 429kcal 7.1Protein 7.1Fat 78.6Carbs Baked In Brooklyn, All Natural Breadsticks, Honey Mustard With Sesame Seeds, Honey Mustard With Sesame Seeds Aladdin Bakers Inc. Baked In Brooklyn, All Natural Breadsticks, Honey Mustard With Sesame Seeds, Honey Mustard With Sesame Seeds Breads & Buns 438kcal 12.5Protein 12.5Fat 68.8Carbs ChefHak Inc Smoked Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce, Smoke Maple Mustard Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 171kcal 2.9Protein 1.4Fat 34.3Carbs Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Whole Foods Market, Inc. Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries, Sweet Potato French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 167kcal 2.4Protein 6.0Fat 26.2Carbs Lamb Weston Sales, Inc. Rib Cut BBQ Sweet Potato Fries French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 226kcal 1.2Protein 9.5Fat 34.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Sweet Potato Thin Cut Fries, Sweet Potato French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 167kcal 1.2Protein 6.0Fat 28.6Carbs This & That Import Export Co. Smoky Maple Pork Loin The Meal Kit Other Deli High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 137kcal 7.6Protein 5.7Fat 13.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Mustard On My Mind Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 111kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Hot Dog Relish, Hot Dog Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Krause Gentle Corporation Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 64.3Carbs
Salt (48 products) Turmeric (42 products) Mustard Seed (38 products) Natural Flavors (34 products) Vinegar (32 products) Sugar (31 products) Spices (30 products) Water (28 products) Onion Powder (26 products) Paprika (25 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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