Mustard’s Versatility in Food Production

Mustard is a versatile ingredient that brings natural emulsification, preservation and clean label benefits to food production. Discover how it can reduce the need for artificial additives while helping you achieve your product objectives.

Emulsification

Mustard's natural emulsifying properties help stabilise oil-in-water emulsions, improving texture and consistency in various food products.

Yellow Mustard – Stabilises emulsions in salad dressings and mayonnaise, ensuring a smooth, consistent texture.

Oriental Mustard – Helps to create stable emulsions in processed meat products, enhancing consistency.

Dark Husk Mustard – Assists emulsification processes, particularly in complex sauces and gourmet applications. 

Preservation

Mustard's natural antimicrobial properties make it a great choice for maintaining food quality and extending shelf life without relying on synthetic preservatives.

Yellow Mustard – Naturally inhibits microbial growth, making it ideal for preserving condiments and pickled products.

Oriental Mustard – Has a higher concentration of antimicrobial compounds, useful for keeping processed foods fresh.

Dark Husk Mustard – Its pungent compounds act as strong antimicrobials, making it particularly effective in preserving fermented foods.

Clean Label Appeal

With the growing demand for natural ingredients, mustard supports clean label initiatives by reducing the need for artificial additives.

Yellow Mustard – Acts as a natural emulsifier and thickener, replacing synthetic stabilisers.

Oriental Mustard – Provides natural preservation qualities, meeting consumer preferences for minimal processing.

Dark Husk Mustard – Enhances flavour and texture naturally, supporting clean label formulations.

Cost Efficiency

Mustard’s versatility makes it a cost-effective, natural ingredient, reducing the need for multiple additives while enhancing product quality.

Yellow Mustard Offers functional benefits at a competitive price, helping optimise formulation costs.

Oriental Mustard  Enhances both flavour and texture, potentially reducing the need for extra ingredients.

Dark Husk Mustard Offers a range of uses, contributing to cost-effective product development.

Find Out More

To learn more about how mustard can enhance your products, get in touch with our team. Call us on +44 (0)1603 558259 or reach us through our website.