If you think all yellow mustard brands probably taste the same…we get it. That was the theory most of us at Sporked had before we put them to the test. After trying 17 brands, we can confidently say that a lot of brands don’t have that tangy spark you’re really looking for in the best yellow mustard.
How we chose the yellow mustard brands for our taste test
In case you aren’t diligently keeping up with every single article we post (you should, but that’s okay, we won’t judge…much), this is actually our second taste test of the best yellow mustard. The first time around, we made sure to try all the popular name brands like Heinz, French’s, and Boar’s Head. While most lived up to our expectations, we were surprised by how some of the cheaper generic grocery brands performed—our #1, for example, is a store brand. This time, we picked up more generics from Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. to see how they compared, plus other brand new yellow mustards or others we missed last time!
What we looked for in the best yellow mustard
As my colleague Jordan Myrick bravely admitted to our readers, instead of drinking coffee in the morning, they wake up with a spoonful of mustard. I bring this to your attention because it highlights an important quality of the best tasting yellow mustard: bite. A bold, tangy, punchy sharpness that sort of crackles on your tongue and instantly makes you alert. It’s simple, really. Otherwise, the best yellow mustard brands just need to avoid the most common pitfall we’ve seen to date: a weird plastic or chemical aftertaste.
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- Market Pantry Yellow Mustard
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Target’s Market Pantry brand makes a decent yellow mustard at a pretty unbeatable price point. (Surprising for Target, the place where my bank account goes to cry.) Still, note my use of the word “decent.” This yellow mustard has a perfectly acceptable tang and no strange aftertaste, but it’s not going to blow your mind. But for a condiment under $1, Target shoppers can definitely feel good about adding it to the cart. —Ariana Losch
Credit: Liv Averett / Target
- Boar’s Head Yellow Mustard
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This Boar’s Head Yellow Mustard is very fancy. It’s made with pink Himalayan salt. It has one of the more complex flavors out of all the mustards we tasted. It almost has hints of horseradish. Because of the interesting taste, I think this would be great on a sausage. Not a hot dog. A sausage. A fancy, artisanal sausage covered in caramelized onions that costs $17 at a cool, hip brewery. —Jordan Myrick
Credit: Sarah Demonteverde / Pavillions
- Sir Kensington Yellow Mustard
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Sir Kensington claims their mustard has “an award-winning taste” and, to be honest, I believe it! It tastes delicious. It’s very tangy, mustard-forward, and tasty. Plus, we liked a lot of the practical factors of this Sir Kensington mustard. The bottle is made from recycled plastic. The label clearly lists every ingredient instead of just saying “spices” like other mustards, which is awesome for people who have food allergies. Sir Kensington is making mustard that is yummy and thoughtful. —Jordan Myrick
Credit: Sarah Demonteverde / Walmart
- Trader Joe’s Organic Yellow Mustard
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The minute the Trader Joe’s Organic Yellow Mustard hit my lips, I was reminded of a giant soft pretzel topped with big grains of salt. It’s super flavorful and would really complement that malty, bready treat. There are flecks of black pepper throughout it, which I love. Seeing actual pieces of black pepper in anything means it was freshly cracked and makes me feel like I’m getting a superior product. It’s a little grainier than some of the other mustards, like it was maybe ground with a mortar and pestle. Plus, this is another great, affordable option. —Jordan Myrick
Credit: Sarah Demonteverde / Trader Joe’s
- Sprouts Organic Creamy Yellow Mustard
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Sprouts Organic Creamy Yellow Mustard is for all the mild flavored mustard lovers out there. Whether you’re a yellow mustard novice or a straight-up supertaster who gets easily overwhelmed by flavor, this lighter version of yellow mustard is for you. It’s really easy on the palate, fresh, and you can taste a hint of turmeric. It’s a great mustard at a great price point, so toss it into your shopping cart ASAP! —Jordan Myrick
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- French’s Creamy Dill Pickle Mustard
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This is what the pickle trend was made for. French’s Creamy Dill Pickle Mustard was easily one of the best new condiments we tried last year. It’s super tangy, umami, and perfectly balances dill pickle and sharp yellow mustard. We love how creamy and spreadable it is, too. You can obviously put it on just about any deli sandwich you want, but we highly recommend adding it to potato salad or a devilled eggs recipe. Or hey, like Jordan, you can eat it straight off a spoon to wake yourself up in the morning. We won’t judge. (Just don’t be put off by the puke-green color—it’s really the only downside here.) —Ariana Losch
Credit: Liv Averett / Walmart
- Heinz Yellow Mustard
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When I think of yellow mustard, I think of French’s yellow mustard. In my mind, French’s makes mustard and Heinz makes ketchup. But I am here to tell you that Heinz also makes mustard. Very, very good mustard. Mustard that is even…better than French’s?! I was just as shocked as you are. I have always bought French’s. Now, I’ll be switching it up. Heinz mustard is smoother and more flavorful. I’m sorry, French’s! Heinz is the way to go. —Jordan Myrick
Credit: Sarah Demonteverde / Target
- Kroger Yellow Mustard
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If you can believe it, Kroger beat out every single fancy yellow mustard we tried. It won because it is easily the most mustardy mustard of the bunch. It’s extremely tart, sharp, and zingy. It has such pure unadulterated tangy mustard flavor, which is exactly what I want when I’m having yellow mustard. I want to squirt this onto a turkey and cheese sandwich on white bread so the mustard flavor can be the star. —Jordan Myrick
Credit: Sarah Demonteverde / Instacart
Best Budget
Best Fancy Runner-Up
Best Fancy
Best for a Pretzel
Best Mild
Best Pickle Flavored
Best Classic
Best of the Best
Other Products We Tried: Annie’s Organic, Burman’s, Market Pantry, O Organics, Simple Truth Organic, Great Value Yellow Mustard, 365 Organic Yellow Mustard, Full Circle Yellow Mustard, Plochman Mild Yellow Mustard
