Prepared mustard/ ground mustard?

Question

is prepared mustard and ground mustard the same thing?

Answer 1

No, ground mustard comes in the little jars or tins like other spices.  Prepared mustard is made with ground mustard but has vinegar, turmeric and other things mixed with it.  There are different types of prepared mustard, anything from the yellow French's mustard to Grey Poupon to Chinese Hot mustard to Honey Mustard.

Answer 2

Ground mustard is a powder (ground mustard seeds) and found in your spice section at the grocery store.  Prepared is just that: prepared for you and found in the condiment aisle.  The other referred to previously is Stone ground mustard and the recipe would specify if it wanted you to use that.

Answer 3

ground mustard is coarse, prepared mustard usually refers to smooth textured mustard.  All American and European style store bought mustard is prepared with vinegar and other spices/salt for preservation.