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Hey guys. I've been checking out various condiments, and I noticed that whilst Colmans mustard has sugar in it, French's has none. It has a very small amount of carbs in it per 100g, and it uses 'spirit' vinegar.

Is it ok to use?

FRENCH'S® CLASSIC YELLOW MUSTARD Net Wt.: 14oz (396g) Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 tsp (5g) Servings: 79 Calories: 0 Amount Per Serving % DV* Total Fat 0g Sat.Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g 0% 0% Cholest. 0mg 0% Sodium 55mg 2% Total Carb. 1g 0% Fiber 0g Sugars <1g 0%

Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0%

Edit: I've edited my post with the nutritional breakdown from their website.

The ingredients are mustard seeds, tumeric (the colour) garlic powder and various spices, water and spirit vinegar.

I guess I'm just asking if spirit vinegar is ok, really.

edited Oct 22 2011 at 15:38

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asked Oct 22 2011 at 15:06

Nick
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Great question! I was about to ask this since my toddler is on a mustard kick. Good to hear that it's not terrible – Lizzish Oct 22 2011 at 15:20

Kasra · Answer 1 · 2011-10-22 15:52:17Z UTC

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Unless you're habitually eating gobs of mustard, you have exponentially bigger problems in this world.

answered Oct 22 2011 at 15:52

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But no, this mustard is not ok. If you eat it, we will kick you out of paleo. – Kasra Oct 22 2011 at 15:53

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first world problems – Andy Oct 22 2011 at 16:14

Tom R. · Answer 2 · 2011-10-22 21:17:11Z UTC

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Eat the darned mustard and don't worry about it.

answered Oct 22 2011 at 21:17

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majkinetor · Answer 3 · 2011-10-22 15:18:34Z UTC

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Mustard, if we are talking about senf, seems to be great. There is even some recent research claiming its great for muscle boost. I never liked mustard before but recently got addicted... There are even integral ones, which are great, especially for cooking.

answered Oct 22 2011 at 15:18

majkinetor

	Found the story about it here: healthhabits.ca/2011/09/30/… – majkinetor Oct 22 2011 at 22:19
	Maj, thanks for that interesting link! I love spicy brown mustard. It's got mustard and turmeric in it. Sounds like good medicine to me! – Cody Oct 23 2011 at 16:33

lunabelle · Answer 4 · 2011-10-23 04:33:32Z UTC

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Distilled vinegar is often made from wheat and corn, but most commonly made from WOOD. I avoid it, personally. There are natural yellow mustards made with ACV that are quite good.

answered Oct 23 2011 at 4:33

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jessica · Answer 5 · 2012-05-19 02:18:56Z UTC

mustard is so easy to make, and delicious, just get some raw apple cider vinegar, mustard powder and mustard seeds, mix them up to your desired consistancy, you can add lemon pepper, garlic, honey, tumeric, etc......whatever spices you wnat, or just enjoy it as is

Nick · Answer 6 · 2011-10-22 15:22:42Z UTC

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I've edited my post with the nutritional breakdown from their website.

The ingredients are mustard seeds, tumeric (the colour) garlic powder and various spices, water and spirit vinegar.

I guess I'm just asking if spirit vinegar is ok, really.

answered Oct 22 2011 at 15:22

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Cordain is anti-vinegar because of his theories re acid balance. I myself wouldn't worry about the amount in mustard, though if you were going to eat lots and lots of it, you might consider finding a less commercial variety and/or learn to make it yourself (simplegoodandtasty.com/2009/08/09/…). – Beth-WeightMaven Oct 22 2011 at 15:32

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you can edit the original post you know, I did it for you – Bread-Eating Beelzebub Oct 22 2011 at 15:39

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natural vinengar is OK... I don't know why this sudden fear from it. – majkinetor Oct 22 2011 at 16:12

So you have worries about spirit vinegar. Wikipedia claims it's just a more concentrated variety of vinegar. I'm guess it's distilled like other vinegars, so you're not getting any foreign compounds. – Matt Oct 22 2011 at 17:07

Futureboy · Answer 7 · 2011-10-22 16:58:18Z UTC

It wouldn't be my first choice, because it is acidic, and usually comes in a plastic squeeze-bottle. Acid + plastic = something you don't want in you. 'Nuff said (it IS good on those Applegate Grass-fed Hot Dogs though!).

Find some good, locally made Dijon in a glass jar.

sage_ · Answer 8 · 2011-10-22 21:59:35Z UTC

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French's? red flag...bright yellow colour? i see no artificial colour in the ingredient list; are they sure?

answered Oct 22 2011 at 21:59

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That's why it has turmeric in it. – Ambimorph Oct 22 2011 at 22:49

but it looks so unnatural :) good to know! – sage_ Oct 23 2011 at 0:09

Sammy's Grammy · Answer 9 · 2013-05-24 19:33:47Z UTC

French's probably wouldn't be the best. If you are looking for a mustard, best Choice 100% Pure Mustard is the way to go! It's gluten free, and also made with many of the same ingredients so you aren't missing out on that mustard flavor I know I love!! Hope this helps!!

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