Dijon mustard

Burgundy's sharp spread

Dijon mustard is a smooth, pale yellow mustard originating from Dijon, France, made with brown or black mustard seeds and verjuice or white wine rather than vinegar.

It has a sharper, more refined flavor than American yellow mustard: The vinaigrette calls for a tablespoon of Dijon.

Often shortened to just Dijon.

Related

grainy · shallots · terroir · French gastronomy · emulsify · Worcestershire sauce · creamy · vinaigrette · French cuisine · verjuice · seasoning · flavor profiles · deli · ham sandwich · French · regional cuisine · vinegar · bistro

Categories
Opposites
mustard variety/sophistication

Dijon mustardyellow mustard

Mild tangy condiment

prepared mustard

condiment flavor profile

Dijon mustardketchup

Tomato-based condiment

mayonnaise · sweet relish · ranch dressing · honey · honey mustard

culinary tradition

Dijon mustardEnglish mustard

Pungent British condiment

Family

mustard, Dijon, mustards, mustardy

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G