piedmont wrote:
> I go to my local grocery and buy whatever dry mustard or paprika is on
> the shelf, little alternative. Yet I hear often that there are
> differences in both, especially in paprika. Dry mustard and paprika, the
> ones I buy at the grocery, really have no taste to speak of, especially
> tasteless is the dry mustard. Paprika does have a dull taste to it.

It sounds as though the dried stuff you are getting is old and
flavorless. Mustard should be hot. Paprika should be semi hot to hot,
slightly sweet and savory. I mused to think turmeric was just for color
until I bought some good turmeric.

>
> What I wish to understand is are there alternatives, are there higher
> quality dry mustards and paprika that are available through mail order.
> Can someone who has personally gone thru this same process of discovery
> give me advice.

Penzey's or a local spice shop that lets you smell and taste samples of
their product should provide you with spices that actually taste like
something.

> Please don't just refer to 'stuff' read on the internet,
> I hope to get a reply from someone that has actually tasted the
> differences.
>

People who post statements like that often complain that no one replies
to their inquiries. I wonder why?

gloria p
a Penzey's convert