French's Mustard

French's Mustard


Already in the sixties before Christ was in ancient Rome known as the mustard mustum ardens, which in translation meant spicy juice. From this term come the French word moutarde, English mustard and German Mostrich.
Already at the time of Charles the Great, farmers were familiar with the preparation of mustard, which has rapidly spread throughout France. Around the year 1300 has been in Paris ten producers of mustard, in 1650, however, already six hundred.
Burgundy men, who have ruled the province of Dijon, is already in the 14th century guarantee for the quality of mustard in their cities. They declared that for the preparation of mustard must been used only good mustard seeds.
Mustard is the universal spice par excellence. In addition to gives flavor, is particularly suitable as an ingredient for salads, meat and fish.

French's Mustard