[1] One of the oldest continuously operating mustard brands in the United States, it is now owned by agricultural giant ConAgra Foods.

After serving with a reserve regiment at Gettysburg during the Civil War, he returned briefly to his uncle's shop.

[12] In 2000, ConAgra purchased International Home Foods [13][14] and moved manufacturing to Milton, Pennsylvania.

[15] Gulden's mustard made its competitive debut at the 38th annual Fair of the American Institute in 1869, winning a "second medal" under the Department of Chemistry and Mineralogy.

[4] Gulden's mustard was again recognized by the American Institute in 1883 "for exceptional quality and flavor, pride and innovation.

As recently as the 1960s, when the company was headquartered in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, the ingredients listed on the label were: "Mustard seed, vinegar, spices, and salt."