Dijon mustard is a traditional mustard of France, named after the town of Dijon in Burgundy France, which was the centre of mustard making in the late Middle Ages and was granted exclusive rights in France in the 17th century. First used in 1336 for the table of King Philip VI, it became popular in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon replaced the usual ingredient of vinegar in the recipe with verjuice, the acidic juice of unripe grapes.
The main ingredients of this condiment are brown mustard seeds and or a mix of wine vinegar, water and salt designed to imitate the original verjuice. It can be used as an accompaniment to all meats in its usual form as a paste, or it can be mixed with other ingredients to make a sauce. The term Dijonnaise refers to a blend of Dijon mustard with mayonnaise.
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Ingredients: Water, MUSTARD Seeds (30%), Spirit Vinegar, Sea Salt, Preservative (SODIUM HYDROGEN SULPHITE).
Contains Mustard (and products thereof), Artificial Preservatives
Suitable for: Vegans, Vegetarian, Coeliac Diet, Lactose Intolerence
