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Mustard Label

Mustard label rules are friendlier than most: FDA has no standard of identity for prepared mustard, so you name it in plain words. The jar still needs that name, the net weight in ounces and grams, an ingredient list, your name and address and, in most cases, Nutrition Facts per 1 tsp. At that size most rows round to zero, so many mustards qualify for the short simplified panel. Enter your recipe and see.

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Mustard label on an 8 oz jar of whole grain mustard with a simplified Nutrition Facts panel showing 5 calories per 1 tsp
Checklist

What has to be on your mustard label

Name and weight on the front of the jar, the rest on the back or a side label. The numbers match the jar on the left.

Front label
WHOLE SEED · SMALL BATCHWhole GrainMustard
NET WT 8 OZ (227g)
Back label
Nutrition Facts
about 45 servings per container
Serving size1 tsp (5g)
Calories5
Total Fat 0g0%
Sodium 40mg2%
Total Carb. Less than 1g0%
Total Sugars Less than 1g
Incl. Added Sugars Less than 1g1%
Protein 0g
Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.
INGREDIENTS: Apple cider vinegar, water, mustard seed, honey, salt, turmeric.
Allergens: none of the 9 major food allergens.
Made by Brickyard PantryMilwaukee, WI 53202
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    Name of the mustard21 CFR 101.3
    "Mustard", "Whole grain mustard", "Spicy brown mustard", "Honey mustard": there is no federal recipe behind these words, so pick the one that truthfully describes your jar.
  2. 2
    Net weight21 CFR 101.7(a)
    Mustard is thick, so it is sold by weight, not fluid ounces: NET WT 8 OZ (227g), in the bottom 30% of the front label.
  3. 3
    Nutrition Facts21 CFR 101.9
    Per 1 tsp. With most rows at zero, a mustard can often use the simplified format, a shorter panel that suits narrow jars and squeeze bottles.
  4. 4
    Ingredient list21 CFR 101.4, 101.22(a)(2)
    Heaviest first, so vinegar and water often come before the seeds. Turmeric and paprika also color the mustard: list them by name or as "spice and coloring".
  5. 5
    Allergen statementFALCPA, FASTER Act
    Mustard is not one of the nine major food allergens in the US, so a plain mustard needs no Contains line. Mix-ins can change that: Worcestershire sauce brings anchovies, so fish.
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    Name and address21 CFR 101.5
    Who made or packed the mustard, with city, state and ZIP. A co-packer fills your jars? "Distributed by" with your details works.Co-Packer →
Mustard rules

Things that are different for mustard

1 tspServing size: 1 teaspoonMustard is a minor condiment, like horseradish and hot sauce, with a 1 tsp reference amount, labeled as 1 tsp (5g). A mustard sauce sold for dipping belongs with the dipping sauces instead: 2 tbsp.21 CFR 101.12(b)
SimplifiedThe short panelWhen at least eight nutrients round to zero (for carbs, fiber and protein: to "less than 1 g"), the label may drop those rows and add a "Not a significant source of" line. Our whole grain mustard qualifies easily. The tool only offers the Simplified format when your numbers qualify.21 CFR 101.9(f)
TurmericSpices that colorTurmeric gives yellow mustard its color, paprika gives some its red. Spices that are also colors are declared by name or as "spice and coloring". Other spices may simply be listed as "spice".21 CFR 101.22(a)(2), (h)(1)
FreeNo FDA recipe for mustardKetchup and mayonnaise have standards of identity; prepared mustard has none. You choose the seeds, the vinegar and the heat. The name just has to tell buyers what is in the jar.21 CFR 101.3
AddedHoney counts as added sugarSugars from honey, syrups and table sugar are added sugars and show on their own line. In our jar, 1/4 cup of honey works out to less than 1 g per teaspoon: still on the label, at 1% of the Daily Value.21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(iii)
5 calSmall numbers still need a labelOnly foods with insignificant amounts of every required nutrient, like coffee beans, tea leaves and flavor extracts, are exempt from Nutrition Facts on that basis. Mustard has calories and sodium, so it needs the panel unless another exemption applies.21 CFR 101.9(j)(4)
Sizes

Mustard jars and the label that fits

Round jars curve the label away from view. Measure the flat front and back you can use, then try the formats in the tool.

JarTypical label areaStyle that usually fits
2 oz tasting jar2 × 1.25 inSmall package (linear)
4 oz jelly jar2.5 × 2 inSimplified
8 oz jar3 × 2.5 inSimplifiedMost common
12 oz squeeze bottle2.5 × 3.5 inStandard (vertical)
Sample recipe included

Start from a mustard that's already filled in

Whole grain mustard: soak the seeds in the vinegar and water overnight, then blend in the rest. Grind longer for a smoother mustard: the label stays the same, because nothing leaves the jar. Swap the honey for brown sugar or add horseradish and the numbers follow.

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IngredientAmountUnit
Mustard seed✓ USDA match1cup
Apple cider vinegar✓ USDA match1cup
Water✓ USDA match1/2cup
Honey✓ USDA match1/4cup
Salt✓ USDA match2tsp
Turmeric✓ USDA match1tsp
Makes about 19.5 oz, two 8 oz jars plus a tasting jarServing 1 tsp (5 g)
Questions

Mustard label questions

Yes. Our free blank Nutrition Facts templates come as fillable PDF, Word, SVG and PNG, and the whole grain mustard on this page is already filled in. Swap in your recipe in the free preview, then pay $29 when you want the print files. Blank Nutrition Facts Label Template →

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