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TIL that American Yellow Mustard was introduced in 1904 by George J. French as "cream salad mustard", and is made entirely with the less-piquant yellow mustard seeds and a high proportion of vinegar, it is a very mild prepared mustard colored bright yellow from the inclusion of turmeric powder.

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