Dijon

French condiment city

Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Burgundy region.

Outside geography, Dijon almost always modifies mustard—a smooth, pale yellow condiment made with brown or black mustard seeds, white wine, and verjuice: Dijon mustard, a vinaigrette with Dijon.

The style originated in the city.

city

Burgundy

French winemaking region

  • FranceWestern European republic
  • ducalOf a high nobleman
  • palaceMonarch's official residence

cathedral · Valois · medieval · half-timbered · Notre-Dame · gastronomy · TGV · university

cuisine

boeuf bourguignon

Beef braised in red wine

Burgundy wine · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay · terroir · gastronomic · bistro · brasserie

mustard

Grey Poupon

Premium Dijon mustard brand

smooth · vinaigrette · dressing · aioli · glaze · marinade · emulsifier · white wine · verjuice · spicy

Categories
Opposites
mustard style/type

Dijonyellow mustard

Mild tangy condiment

prepared mustard · English mustard · Chinese mustard · sweet mustard · mild mustard

culinary sophistication

Dijonketchup

Tomato-based condiment

Miracle Whip · American cheese · yellow mustard · processed cheese · Heinz

Phrases
Family

Dijon mustard

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G