WOW Your Valentine With These Mustard Facts

WOW Your Valentine With These Mustard Facts

1. 1. Mustard is a plant – mustard is a plant that is used to create a variety of spreads. We just refer to prepared mustard as mustard, but technically you can find mustard in the spice aisle as seeds, as well as a fresh plant in some groceries.
   2. Mustard has been around since the Egyptian pharaohs! – Surprisingly enough, people have been using mustard for many-many years. They stocked their tombs with mustard seeds to bring into the afterlife.
   3. Broccoli is pretty closely related to mustard – They are both members of Brassica alongside cauliflower, turnips, and cabbage. While they differ in taste, they surprisingly share many of the same genetic makeup.
   4. King Louis XI always had mustard with him – Whenever he would travel, he would bring mustard with him at all times just in case the place he was eating didn’t have any.
   5. Wisconsin is home to the National Mustard Museum – Mustard lovers should plan a trip to go to Middleton, Wisconsin. the museum has over 5566 jars, bottles, and tubes from all 50 states and 70 countries. 
   6. Mustards have great shelf life – You can store an opened bottle for 18 months as long as it’s air-tight and out of the light. You can even store it in the pantry, not the fridge. 
   7. Canada is the number one mustard exporter – They export the most mustard seeds globally. In 2022, they exported roughly 86 million kilograms. 
   8. Low calorie condiment – There are only 10 calories in 1 tablespoon of mustard. Compare this to another favorite, mayo, at 40 calories per tablespoon. This is a simple, healthy switch if you’re looking to save some calories.
   9. Mustard is the second favorite in the US – While mustard is beloved by many, peppercorns take the first place in many Americans’ views.
   10. There are many uses for mustard (effective or not is still unsure) – Throughout the years, there have been many different uses and proclaimed benefits of mustard. This ranges from scorpion sting antidote, a miracle pain remedy, toothache remedy, weight loss supplement, sinus clearer, immunity booster…do you get it? The list goes on. Some have science to back it, but many others may not be backed by science.

Hopefully you’ve learned some new fun facts about mustard. The beloved condiment has quite a history, reputation as a healing plant, and versatility to enhance dishes.

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Since 1989, Morehouse has been crafting the highest-quality mustard and horseradish products for our consumers near and far. We have been family owned for five generations and care about customer satisfaction and quality products over all else. Our varieties of mustards and horseradish satisfy both classic and innovative dishes. Find us in your local supermarket or proudly displayed at restaurants in your area.