Chef Grey Poupon

All About Dijon

December 3, 2007 – 6:31 am

If you look up the word “Dijon,” in the dictionary you’ll get a definition like this:

American Heritage Dictionary
Di·jon (dē-zhōɴ’)
A city of eastern France north of Lyon. It is an industrial center and a transportation hub noted for its foodstuffs, including mustard and cassis. Population: 151,000.

That’s fascinating but I’m more concerned with what Dijon means in relation to my beloved mustard! What makes Dijon mustard so unique is the ingredients. Made with white wine and seasonings, it’s somewhat spicy and very versatile. The original recipe for Dijon Mustard (created in Dijon, France) produced a less acidic, smoother tasting mustard and people loved this back then just as they do today!

Grey Poupon Dijon conjures up thoughts of a creamy, bold mustard with just the right amount of zest. It is made with the most flavorful mustard seeds and a touch of fine white wine. Grey Poupon Dijon is currently the best-selling Dijon-style mustard in the United States and won a gold medal at the 12th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival! Curious how Dijon Mustard is different from other mustards you see on the shelf? Here’s a break down of the most popular mustards.

Dijon-style mustard
Dijon is made with white wine and has a bold flavor profile that’s tangy and spicy. It’s great to use for salad dressing and on fish or chicken. It’s one of the most versatile mustards.

American or yellow mustard
This mustard is too pungent for salad dressing or marinades but popular for hamburgers and hot dogs. It’s mild and zesty.

Coarse Ground mustard
The rich, rustic flavor is unique, as is its texture, which contains whole mustard seeds. It’s mildly spicy.

Brown or deli-style mustard
Made with brown mustard seeds, the taste is robust, rather than tangy. It pairs well with hearty deli sandwiches and richer meats.

Honey Mustard
This creamy sweet mustard is usually made with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey and vinegar. It’s one of the most popular mustards to use as a dipping sauce and very kid friendly since it is mild by nature.