Colman's

Colman's is a British brand produced in Great Britain by Colman's of Norwich for Unilever. The Original English Mustard comes mixed ready to use in a 100g jar, with mustard flour making up 21% of it. That proportion is where the sharp heat that catches the back of the nose comes from, and turmeric gives the mustard its bright yellow. It is vegan, with the vegan mark printed on the wrap round label.

Both products are filed in our cooking sauces collection, part of the pickles, pastes and sauces department. The White Sauce Mix is a 25g sachet seasoned with a little onion and a hint of nutmeg, suitable for vegetarians, and the packaging is recyclable paper.

Serve the mustard in a small spoonful beside roast beef, gammon or sausages, spread it thinly in a ham or cheese sandwich, or stir a teaspoon into gravy, a cheese sauce or a salad dressing. It is the mustard in a Welsh rarebit. Start with less than you think, because the heat builds a few seconds after the first mouthful.

For the sauce, stir the sachet into 300ml of semi skimmed milk, bring it to the boil stirring all the time and simmer for two minutes, then pour it over fish or cauliflower or layer it through a lasagne. Keep the mustard jar refrigerated once open and use it within three months. For more pan basics, see gravy and stock.