{"id":1810040,"date":"2022-10-07T08:15:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T13:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1810040"},"modified":"2025-04-01T01:28:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:28:45","slug":"best-mustard","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-mustard\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Mustard: Our Test Kitchen’s Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Classic Yellow Mustard\" product_name=\"Heinz 100% Natural Yellow Mustard\" image=\"2011079\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FHeinz-100-Natural-Yellow-Mustard-8-oz-Bottle%2F43859953\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to\u00a0Heinz 100% Natural Yellow Mustard<\/strong><\/a>, there's no better way to describe it than classic.\r\n\r\n\"Classic yellow mustard color, classic yellow mustard aroma and classic yellow mustard flavor,\" says Catherine Ward<\/a> in the Test Kitchen. Simply put, this is what you want and expect for the mustard that tops your hot dog<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhat our Test Kitchen also liked about Heinz's yellow mustard was the consistency. It didn't slide off the pretzels our team used for dunking. That spot-on texture and just-right flavor make this one a must for these mustard-based recipes<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Next-Level Yellow Mustard\" product_name=\"Koop's Original Yellow Mustard\" image=\"2011080\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Instacart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instacart.com%2Flanding%3Fproduct_id%3D96398\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Instacart\" \/]\r\n\r\nKoop's Original Yellow Mustard<\/strong><\/a> is like the grown-up version of classic yellow mustard.\r\n\r\n\"While it looks like a typical yellow mustard,\" says Alicia Rooker<\/a> in the Test Kitchen, \"it has more zip.\"\r\n\r\nYou'll find that Koop's twist on a standard yellow mustard is a bit more turmeric forward with a tangy vinegar finish. Our team agreed that this condiment is a bit more complex and would be delicious spread on rye bread<\/a> and piled high with ham and all your favorite sandwich fixings.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Tangy Yellow Mustard\" product_name=\"Plochman's Mild Yellow Mustard\" image=\"2011081\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Walmart\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FPlochman-s-Mild-Yellow-Mustard-19-Fl-oz%2F121192897\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Walmart\" \/]\r\n\r\nFor yellow mustard with a bit more tang, try Plochman's Mild Yellow Mustard<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis ultra-smooth mustard is vibrantly yellow and delivers the much-needed tanginess that recipes like creamy potato salad<\/a> need. Per Sarah Tramonte<\/a> in the Test Kitchen, \"It's yummy and vinegar-forward.\"\r\n\r\nAnd don't worry about the vinegar taking over here; Alicia says that while bright, there is a bit of sweetness here to give Plochman's the right balance.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Spicy Yellow Mustard\" product_name=\"Stadium Mustard\" image=\"2011082\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"Amazon\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stadium-Mustard-Squeeze-12-ounce-Pack\/dp\/B011ISI26Q?tag=tohmke-20\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" \/]\r\n\r\nStadium Mustard<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>walks the line between yellow mustard and spicy brown mustard, and that's just fine by our Test Kitchen!\r\n\r\nAccording to Sarah, \"this one is really tasty with good depth of flavor and a bit of spice.\" Inside a bottle of Stadium Mustard, you'll find the basics like vinegar and mustard seed; you'll also see that red pepper is listed. This one little extra makes all the difference\u2014and it makes for a great addition to hot dogs<\/a> and other ballpark favorites<\/a>.\r\n

What to Look for When Buying<\/span><\/span> Mustard<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhen choosing a mustard, there are three important factors to keep in mind: color, texture and, most importantly, taste. Look for a mustard that is bright yellow in color, though do keep in mind that some Dijon varieties may be less vibrant. A good quality mustard should have a smooth texture. It should be spreadable without being too thick and never wet or runny. Lastly, choose a mustard that you like! Flavor is the most important consideration.\r\n

Why You Should Trust Our Test Kitchen<\/h2>\r\nAt Taste Recipes, we\u2019re serious about good food. That\u2019s why every single recipe that our readers submit<\/a> gets reviewed, made and sampled by our team of culinary experts. We want to make sure that everything from our kitchens deserves the label Test Kitchen-Approved<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe same goes for products. Our pros want to know what foods, gadgets and cleaning supplies are the best to fill your pantry and home. We put every product through a thorough testing process<\/a>. Then our Test Kitchen team chooses the winners. Those best-tasting and top-performing products get our stamp of approval to be called Test Kitchen-Preferred.\r\n

How We Tested Yellow Mustard<\/h2>\r\nWhile there are lots of mustard varieties out there, our team wanted to find the best version of the most popular mustard on the market: yellow mustard.\r\n\r\nTo sample, our experts tried 12 (yes, 12!) different types of yellow mustard in a blind test. While dunking their pretzels<\/a>, they made notes on the following:\r\n