Yellow mustard is hotter than brown mustard. This variety is mainly used in the West, with some use in China and Japan. Use whole or ground in salad dressings, condiments, and marinades.

In England and some Asian countries, yellow mustard seeds are ground before being mixed with vinegar or water to become the famous hot mustard. Mustard is also part of many spice blends, rubs To make a spice crust on a piece of fish, simply mix it with coriander and grind it coarsely.