Colman's Original English Mustard — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Colman's Original English Mustard by Colman's OKAY — score 58/90.

A mostly simple condiment built on mustard flour, but with added sugar and a xanthan gum thickener that keep it from being clean.

Why this verdict

• Mustard flour is the real base and turmeric is the natural color
• Sugar is the #3 ingredient, so it is sweetened more than a plain mustard
• Xanthan gum is added purely for texture, not nutrition
• Fortified wheat flour is a cheap filler bulking it out

Ingredients (8)

• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Mustard flour (21%) (safe) — The actual mustard; ground seed that gives the heat and flavor.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Wheat flour (fortified) (moderate) — Refined-flour filler bulking out the paste, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin.
• Turmeric (safe) — Natural yellow color and a mild anti-inflammatory spice.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Xanthan gum (thickener) (moderate) — Industrial stabilizer added only to hold the texture; a processed additive.