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Dijon Mustard

Dijon mustard is a pungent prepared mustard used as a condiment, dressing ingredient, and sauce component.

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About Dijon Mustard

Dijon mustard is a prepared mustard associated with the Dijon style. It is made from ground mustard seed and an acidic or wine-based liquid, commonly vinegar, wine, or verjuice, with salt and other permitted ingredients. It is used at the table and in vinaigrettes, dressings, mayonnaise, marinades, sandwiches, and pan sauces.

Its flavour is pungent, tart, savoury, and sometimes slightly bitter, with heat that can vary by seed and processing. Most versions are smooth, though some retain fine seed particles. Acidity, saltiness, sweetness, and sharpness differ among formulations and may soften when the mustard is cooked or blended.

Dijon mustard is usually pale yellow to beige and sold as a thick prepared condiment in jars or similar containers. It may be smooth or mildly grainy. Stirring loosens it, while mixing with oil, cream, mayonnaise, or pan juices produces a thinner sauce and spreads its flavour through the dish.

Ingredient type
sauce

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English

Dijon Mustard

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Dijon Mustard nutrition & diet

Dijon Mustard nutritional value

Product example: DIJON MUSTARD (Kraft Heinz Foods Company)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
100kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Use the prepared condiment as sold rather than dry mustard powder, and distinguish smooth from seeded styles. Portion is usually recipe- or condiment-based. Check whether it is diluted in a dressing or sauce, because accompanying oil, sweetener, dairy, or other ingredients belong to the finished preparation.

Compare the right form: Reference prepared Dijon mustard in its exact smooth or whole-seed form, including recipe and brand, rather than mustard seed or dry powder.

Diet considerations

Mustard is plant-derived, but Dijon formulations may include wine, vinegar, sweeteners, dairy, egg, or other culinary additives. Compatibility therefore depends on the label and finished recipe. When used in a dressing or sauce, the surrounding oil, cereal ingredients, animal additions, and serving portion change the dietary interpretation.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Depends on the version
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: White Wine. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: White Wine. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: White Wine. Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Depends on the version
Optional or variable recorded ingredients: White Wine. This profile identifies an alcoholic ingredient. Check the actual formulation and preparation against your halal requirements. Recipes and products can differ.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — DIJON MUSTARD ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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