So much more than a sidekick for ketchup, these Canadian mustard brands deserve a starring spot in your sandwiches and salad dressings or on your grazing boards or anywhere you need a kick of flavour.
Does Canada produce mustard?
Fun fact: Canada is the world’s largest mustard exporter, with Saskatchewan being responsible for growing about half of all seeds consumed globally. Big-name brands around the world, from the ubiquitous American French’s to France’s Maille, use Canadian mustard seed.
Canada’s condiment market has been steadily gaining ground, growing an average of 3.6 percent per year between 2018 and 2023, with new brands finding success across the country. Distinct from their counterparts, Canadian-made mustards are renowned for their quality, versatility and full flavour, crafted with the deep understanding and respect that come with generations of experience with the product.
Delicious recipes that feature mustard
- Halibut Burger with Fennel Slaw
- Matty Matheson’s Orzo and Goat Cheese Salad
- Strawberry, Spinach and Feta Salad
- Ottolenghi’s Potato Salad
- White Bean and Swiss Chard Veggie Burgers
- Fall Salad With Roasted Carrots and Pecans
- Prosciutto di Parma Focaccia Sandwich
7 Canadian mustard companies to support
Honey Garlic Mustard
Nancy Farey’s mustards became such a hit, she expanded into a Vancouver Island storefront. After retiring in 2022, a couple took over the business and its extensive range of unique mustards, including Blue Cheese and Citrus Curry.
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Moutarde Ancienne + Miel
This organic honey farm in Quebec’s Laurentides region is home to over 1,000 hives. Their liquid gold is used to make condiments, spreads and sauces, including this textured old-style mustard that is perfect for marinades and sauces.
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Canadian Maple Mustard
In 2013, Sabine and Michael Schoenknecht founded this brand after moving from Germany to Prince Edward Island. Their condiment line includes dozens of unique mustards made with ingredients from their solar-powered farm.
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Moutarde de Dijon bio
In the 1980’s, founder Bernard Stier started pressing his own seeds in the ’80s to promote local organic farming in Quebec. The brand is now a certified B-Corp with an extensive product list, including this organic Dijon mustard.
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Living Mustard
This Guelph-based brand specializes in “living foods,” which aims to keep natural ingredients as pure as possible to retain nutrients. This mustard features Canadian-grown whole mustard seeds and organic raw apple cider vinegar.
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Chipotlé Lime Mustard
Sarah Harrison’s mustard became so popular in Prince Edward County, Ont., that she launched her own company. The smoky heat of this mustard gets balanced out with Stock & Row’s zesty lime crush cider.
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Pub Style Gin Dijon
The Bustard family have been selling homemade mustard in the eastern Rocky Mountains area since the ’70s. This bold and hearty dijon features an award-winning Parlour Gin produced by the Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley.
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