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The chemicals in the mucilage of the Mustard Seed act as emulsifiers. When ground, the mucilage, protein, and carbohydrates of the seed coat oil particles which allow them to mix with water, creating an emulsion.

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Mustard contains a type of mucilage (WSM) that is an excellent emulsifying agent. Google can send you to some more complete descriptions .

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Why do recipes call for dry mustard what is it that dry mustard does for a recipe?

Dry mustard is usually used with other spices, has a slight mustard taste and makes the food yellow.


How does one convert dry mustard to prepared mustard?

Mustard, Dry Substitute. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard can be substituted for 1 teaspoon dry mustard. If you want to make dry mustard into prepared mustard, add cider vinegar a little at a time and depending on the amount of dry mustard you have. This does not create the kind of prepared mustard that French's sells. This mustard is more like those served with Asian foods and is pretty hot.


Can I use French's yellow mustard as prepared mustard?

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Why is egg yolk a good emulsifier?

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Recipe asks for 1 tablespoon dry mustard how much prepared mustard should you use?

1 tablespoon prepared mustard can be substituted for 1 teaspoon dry mustard


How do you substitute mustard seed for ground mustard?

You can use dry mustard as a substitute for mustard seeds. It may alter the flavor. You can easily use this substitution for making number of delicious recipes.


What the ingredents in Mayonnaise?

Real mayonnaise is made from vegetable oil, egg yolks (an emulsifier), mustard and lemon juice or vinegar.


Is dry mustard the same as ground mustard?

No. Dry mustard is a powedery preparation of dried mustard seeds. Dijon mustard is a wet mustard, of a recipe traditional to the Dijon region of France. The two are difficult to interchange as Dijon mustard is much saltier than dried mustard and, being wet, will not combine readily with dry ingredients.


What is difference between dry mustard and ground mustard?

ones a powder


Is mustard dry goods?

It's the crushed and powdered mustard seeds. It then gets mixed with vinegar and other seasonings to make the mustard you spread on a burger.


How many grams are there in a teaspoon of dry mustard?

You need to know the density of dry mustard to calculate the answer.


Can you use mustard seed to make mustard powder?

1 teaspoon dry mustard = 1 tablespoon prepared mustard or ½ teaspoon mustard seeds