What is distinctive about Country Wholegrain Mustard?
Wholegrain mustard has a rustic texture and a rounded mustard flavor, making it ideal when you want visible mustard seeds and an attractive presentation.
What should I serve with Country Wholegrain Mustard?
It is a natural with sausages, ham, roast pork, pretzels and hearty sandwiches, and it pairs especially well with cheddar and other robust cheeses.
Can I cook with Country Wholegrain Mustard?
Yes. Stir it into pan sauces, potato salad or vinaigrettes, or spread it over pork or chicken before roasting for a savory mustard crust.
What do you actually do with flavored mustard besides put it on a sandwich?
Our ingredient-rich mustards open up a world of usage occasions. Try them with cheese and charcuterie, as dips, in dressings, as a sauce or marinade, and as a glaze or cooking ingredient. Check out our individual product pages and recipes for ideas. They are wonderful, flavorful ways to transform all sorts of snacks and dishes throughout the day!
Which mustard is best for a cheese or charcuterie board?
That depends on the rest of your board; each mustard profile delights and brings out complementary flavors in different ways. For example, our Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil mustard is wonderful with Italian meats and cheeses. Check out our individual product pages and our Cheese & Charcuterie Pairings page for some great partnerships.
I don't like plain yellow mustard. Will gourmet mustard taste completely different?
Yes, flavored gourmet mustards can be a very different experience from standard yellow mustard. New Canaan Farms combines mustard with ingredients such as Kalamata olives and rosemary, sun-dried tomato and basil, Hatch chile, raspberry, balsamic, jalapeño, and goat cheese with Herbes de Provence. The other ingredients that we add tend to soften the sharp taste of mustard so it's much more accessible to non-mustard fans.
Which New Canaan Farms mustard won a sofi Award?
Olive Rosemary Dijon won the 2026 sofi Gold Award for Best Condiment. Awarded by the Specialty Food Association, this is the highest food accolade in the United States. Our Goat Cheese & Herbes de Provence Mustard won Silver at the Worldwide Mustard Awards in 2026, and our Balsamic Dijon won Bronze. Worthy winners all!
Is Hatch Chile Mustard very hot?
Our Hatch Chile mustard is a lovely blend of two different spices: the famous Hatch pepper and the sharpness of mustard. Together they blend into a mildly spicy (but not crazy hot), creamily flavorful mustard that's great with BBQ of all kinds, or as a spicy dip for crudités. If you are comparing spicy mustards, it is worth looking at Hatch Chile alongside Texas Pride Jalapeño Mustard and choosing according to the chile flavor you prefer.
How long does an unopened jar of mustard last?
New Canaan Farms jarred products are shelf-stable for up to two years unopened. Store mustard in a cool, dry place and check the individual jar for its best-by information.
Does gourmet mustard need to be refrigerated after opening?
Yes. Refrigerate New Canaan Farms mustard after opening and aim to consume within 4 to 6 weeks.
Are all New Canaan Farms mustards vegetarian or vegan?
Most of our mustards are vegan, with the exception of Goat Cheese & Herbes de Provence (contains milk) and our Texas Pride Jalapeño Mustard (contains eggs). Always be sure to double-check the individual product page or label when vegetarian, vegan, dairy, gluten, or allergen requirements are important.
Are your mustards gluten-free?
Yes.
