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Is your mustard separating? Do you care?

depglass — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:29:22 GMT

We use French's yellow mustard and keep it in the frig. It is separating every time we use it, thin watery stuff comes out first and soaks the bun. Shaking doesn't work. Yes, I can drain the liquid before it gets to the table, but the remaining mustard gets thicker each time we use it.

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:41:18 GMT

Thats the water in the mustard and also catsup. All you have to do is shake and it will blend with the other ingredients. Your mustard is getting thicker because you are draining the water out of it.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:42:23 GMT

Our mustard has always separated, we just shake it vigorously and it recombines the liquid into the mustard.

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Judaline — Thu, 20 May 2021 12:19:15 GMT

I can still see the small glass jars of Gulden's mustard they used to have. Just stick a knife in and stir if you want (don't recall ever having to do that) and spread. Maybe not as sanitary but we never got sick from doing it! I prefer it.

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catter70 — Thu, 20 May 2021 12:20:22 GMT

I use Gulden's and yes, it separates. It says on the bottle to shake before using, so I do and it's okay.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 20 May 2021 12:45:41 GMT

Ketchup does the same thing..

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Sooner — Thu, 20 May 2021 12:49:10 GMT

I despise those plastic bottles that blob out and shoot the product all over when you try to get some.

I only buy local and store brands with the pointy tops in mustards now, and keep practicing my naughty words with the Ketchup.

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loriqvc — Thu, 20 May 2021 13:59:17 GMT

Yep, shaking is how you emulsify the elements together again. One thing you could try is storing the mustard outside the refrigerator—it has enough acid in it that chilling isn't actually necessary, so if you're just using good ol' yellow mustard and don't require it to be cold in your preparations, you won't lose any flavor or have any worries in keeping it in a cupboard instead.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 20 May 2021 14:38:14 GMT

I just shake the heck out of it every time for as long as I can remember. Do not mind what I hate is the crusty piece at the tip if you do not keep it wiped off. Yuck!

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Ladybug724 — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:34:03 GMT

Actually my mustard is not just separating, they're getting a divorce

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candyagain — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:35:58 GMT

I care deeply.

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pupwhipped — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:37:13 GMT

@Ladybug724 wrote:
Actually my mustard is not just separating, they're getting a divorce

In the end, this thread was worth reading. Thanks.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:56:26 GMT

Mustard has been separating since forever. Are you new to mustard @depglass ? Had you been using a brand that doesn't separate, or have you just started using mustard?

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DiAnne — Thu, 20 May 2021 16:54:18 GMT

No but I don't use French's yellow mustard.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:22:45 GMT

I've always noticed that if I take it out of the refrigerator, after not just using it, there will be a watery bit that comes out first if I don't shake it up. I think that's natural, so it's ok. Just have to shake it up each time.

I also use the French's brand yellow and have it on hand most of the time.

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Ladybug724 — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:40:55 GMT

@candyagain wrote:
I care deeply.

Me too, but I'm not surprised. They never did get along.

One mustard always accusing the other of spreading themselves too thin....

They're both hot though so they shouldn't have trouble finding another

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candyagain — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:59:53 GMT

@Ladybug724 wrote:
@candyagain wrote:
I care deeply.
Me too, but I'm not surprised. They never did get along.
One mustard always accusing the other of spreading themselves too thin....
They're both hot though so they shouldn't have trouble finding another

LOL!!

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Judaline — Thu, 20 May 2021 19:41:22 GMT

@Ladybug724 wrote:
@candyagain wrote:
I care deeply.
Me too, but I'm not surprised. They never did get along.
One mustard always accusing the other of spreading themselves too thin....
They're both hot though so they shouldn't have trouble finding another

Groan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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WORKING GAL — Thu, 20 May 2021 21:22:24 GMT

@depglass - although we keep mustard refrigerated, we take it out for an hour or so before serving. When we shake it before pouring, it blends with the liquid much easier. Try that.

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Toppers3 — Thu, 20 May 2021 22:59:27 GMT

You know what..?

You're not the only one that this bothers..!

I'll try and buy it in glass jars when I can get it that way.

It still separates, but I think that it's easier to stir this way before using.

There was a brand that my Dad used to like that I think was sold in a large glass jar years ago...

I think that it was Plochman's.

I think that they use plastic jars now for some of their mustards.