BORNIER® Wholegrain French Mustard Wins Gold Medal at 2015 International Mustard Competition

BORNIER Wholegrain Mustard has won the gold medal for best whole grain mustard at the 2015 World-Wide Mustard Competition. Made by Europeenne de Condiments in Couchey, France, the classic old-style grained Dijon mustard has added yet another medal to the company’s already impressive record of world-class mustards. In 2014, BORNIER’s smooth Dijon took home not only the gold medal in its category but was named the 2014 Grand Champion as well.   

Held under the direction of the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wis., the 2015 World-Wide Mustard Competition drew hundreds of entries in 17 flavor categories. Judges tasted the mustards “blind,” not knowing if they were tasting international brands or small boutique mustards.  

According to Barry Levenson, curator of the National Mustard Museum and competition co-ordinator, BORNIER’s Wholegrain Mustard is exactly what food lovers expect of a course grained mustard. “It combines the classic Dijon nose hit with the perfect texture – coarse but not gritty. There is also a certain nuttiness that set it apart from all other grainy mustards.”

BORNIER mustards go back nearly two centuries, as the brand, founded in 1816, originated as the creation of master French mustard maker (“moutardier”) Denis Bornier. The factory is located in Couchey, only a few kilometers from the city limits of Dijon.

Whole-seed and whole-grain mustards may be old-fashioned but they have experienced a major resurgence in recent years as chefs and food lovers have come to appreciate the complexity and versatility that these mustards deliver. According to Levenson, their flavor profile makes them an excellent alternative to butter and sour cream as a potato topping. With only five calories/serving (one teaspoon) and fat-free, Dijon mustards, smooth and grainy, are healthy components to any eating plan. 

Nassau Candy Co. (http://www.nassaucandy.com), exclusive U.S. importer of BORNIER mustards, is exhibiting at the 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show in booth 3136.