The shortage of mustard in France is likely to last. To rationalize its consumption, it is possible to do it yourself.
For several months he has been hard to find mustard on supermarket shelves. France is the victim of a major shortage, which could last several years. Many products have seen their prices soar and stocks reduced since the beginning of the russian-ukrainian war. Mustard is also concerned since part of it was imported from these countries. But the main origin of the problem is in Canada, which provides nearly three quarters of French supplies.
The number of mustard fields there has clearly decreased in favor of other more profitable crops, and those remaining have been affected by a severe drought. As for French production, it slowed down after the ban on certain pesticides. It should therefore be necessary to limit its consumption for a while. For this, it is possible to make your own mustard in small doses. You can also fall back on other lesser-known condiments.
Homemade mustard recipe
Homemade mustard requires less preservatives or colorings industrial products and will have a more pronounced taste that can be flavored as desired, Current wife. It will certainly be necessary to obtain mustard seeds, but these being less consumed, it can sometimes be simpler. In addition, 30 grams of seeds, or about half a bottle, will make 150 grams of sauce.
Crush them, add the same quantity of water and cider vinegar and let the mixture soak overnight. Then mix with 20 g of flour, 20 g of sunflower oil, 10 g of honey, a teaspoon of salt and a little pepper. It is also possible toadd the spices of your choice to customize your homemade mustard, such as garlic, tarragon, rosemary, etc.