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Traditional French Dijon mustard is a popular condiment all over the world for a variety of dishes. According to the original recipe, the sauce is prepared from mustard seeds of different varieties with the addition of white wine or wine vinegar with a bouquet of spices. The product is an excellent addition to meat and fish dishes, it can also be used as a dressing or marinade.

The seasoning differs from the “strong” Russian version of the product: it is much less spicy and rather soft, slightly sweet in taste. The consistency can be either homogeneous or granular. In our review, we will examine in detail the features of 7 popular brands of Dijon mustard that you can buy in a regular grocery store.

Dijon mustard brand rankings

Bornier

Medium spicy Dijon mustard according to a traditional Burgundy recipe. The product has a bright yellow tint and a homogeneous pasty consistency. Does not contain sugar and gluten. Adds piquancy and emphasizes the aroma of the finished dish. Suitable for making sauces, dressings and marinades.

The shelf life is 15 months. Made in France. After opening, it is recommended to store in the refrigerator.

A high-quality foreign product that goes well with meat dishes, especially sausages and cutlets. The taste is expressive, medium spicy, I like that the texture is grain-free.

«Kukhmaster»

Moderately spicy Dijon mustard with a splash of whole grains. A product with a heterogeneous, but at the same time delicate texture and crispy seeds, has a piquant, slightly sweet taste and a burning aftertaste. It has a pale beige tint. Suitable for meat and fish dishes, vegetable side dishes, sandwiches and sauces.

Product shelf life: 6 months. Made in Russia (Samara region).

A wonderful product with a good composition from a Russian manufacturer. Grains bring zest — they make the taste more saturated. The mustard is spicy, but the nose does not break through, everything is within the normal range. Suitable for any dishes, especially meat.

UNI DAN

A grocery product based on black mustard grains and spices in a glass jar. It has a pale yellow tint with the smallest inclusions of ground grains and seasonings. The texture is soft and smooth. The taste is salty-sharp, quite vigorous and sour. Sugar is not included.

Contains preservative — potassium sorbate. The shelf life is 180 days. Made in Russia (Leningrad region).

Mustard has nothing to do with Dijon, ordinary Russian with a rather vigorous taste. There is a noticeable sourness that not everyone will like. It goes well with meat, but the name is misleading. Yes, and the preservative in the composition is clearly superfluous.

“Kuhne”

German mustard according to a French recipe in a glass jar with a screw cap. The sauce has a characteristic yellow color and a uniform creamy consistency. Organoleptically, mustard is slightly spicy, characterized by a sour-salty taste and piquant notes. Suitable for making sandwiches, burgers, goes well with sausages and other meat dishes.

The product is made in Germany. Shelf life is 15 months, after opening, store in the refrigerator for no more than 1 month.

I like Kuhne brand products, this mustard is no exception. The sauce is definitely not suitable for spicy lovers, the taste is quite soft, salty with sourness. Great for marinades and other culinary uses.

«KINTO»

Dijon sauce based on black mustard seeds according to a 19th century French recipe (according to the manufacturer). The product has a homogeneous consistency without inclusions and has a bright light yellow tint. The sharpness is moderate, the pungency is felt at the beginning of the tasting, but quickly softens. Good for meat and fish dishes, sandwiches and sausages.

Made in Russia (Moscow region). It is recommended to consume within 8 months from the date of manufacture.

For Dijon mustard, it is too strong, but there are no complaints about the taste, everyone in our family eats it. The price tag is pleasant, there is nothing criminal in the composition. Before buying, you need to understand that mustard — the most common, the manufacturer is a little misleading with the name.

Chatel

French Dijon mustard in a glass container. The product has a soft creamy texture and a moderate degree of burning. The color of the sauce is a rich dark yellow. The taste is characterized by a slight sourness, the aroma is spicy, herbal.

The sauce is made in France. Shelf life: 18 months, after opening it is recommended to store in the refrigerator for no more than 30 days.

Good sauce, I often use it to marinade poultry before baking. The taste is fresh and fragrant, the sharpness is felt weakly. The volume is large enough, the jar lasts for a long time.

«Maille»

Traditional Dijon mustard made from the original 1747 recipe. It has a rich and at the same time balanced taste with moderate pungency and characteristic sourness. The color of the sauce is light yellow, the texture is uniform and creamy. Recommended with red meat, potato salad and cheese paste.

Country of origin: France, Dijon. Maximum shelf life: 18 months; after opening it is stored no more than 5 days in the refrigerator.

It is quite difficult to find Dijon mustard on store shelves, but this one is just the real one! The perfect balance between piquancy and sourness, delicate texture, the taste is simply magical. The price bites, but you have to pay for the quality.

Lists of the best

Based on the results of the study, we can conclude that not all participants in the rating have every right to be called Dijon mustard. We are told about this both by the key components in the composition, and directly by consumer reviews. Among the seven brands, I chose the top three products from different price categories, but they all successfully passed the quality test.

«Maille» — authentic French Dijon mustard

Not the most popular copy among buyers, but this is primarily due to the high price. The cost is determined not just because it is a French manufacturer: Maille mustard was made in the city of Dijon itself according to a traditional recipe of the 18th century. This version of the sauce has a smooth texture and an authentic taste of real Dijon mustard: piquant and aromatic, not too spicy, with a characteristic sweet and sour aftertaste.

“”Bornier” — value for money

The leader of public opinion and demand is French mustard «Bornier» at an affordable price from 149 rubles per 370 g jar. According to customer reviews, it has high organoleptic properties, but at the same time it is quite spicy (which is not typical of classic Dijon sauce). Although this is not the most traditional option due to its increased pungency, however, it is suitable for many dishes, has a safe composition and is most popular with buyers. Taking into account the above-mentioned advantages, this product can be safely recommended for purchase.

«Kukhmaster» — a high-quality Russian analogue

For those who do not like to overpay and support the Russian manufacturer, the best option would be a copy from the Kukhmaster brand. This mustard with grains is similar to Dijon, but at the same time it is more adapted to the tastes of the domestic consumer. According to reviews, the product is characterized by a balanced taste without pronounced sourness, moderate spiciness and rich aroma. It is worth noting the good composition of the sauce without preservatives and extraneous additives.

Tips for Choosing Dijon Mustard

Depending on the culinary goals and preferences, recommendations for choosing mustard are quite individual. However, there are a few basic rules that should be followed by absolutely everyone who wants to purchase a high-quality and safe product in a store:

• Mustard may vary in severity depending on the variety of grains in the composition. The lighter the seed, the less pungent and mild-tasting the seasoning. The black beans usually produce a hot sauce with an intense flavor.
• Traditional Dijon mustard must include brown seeds, white wine or wine vinegar, water, salt and fragrant spices. The characteristic shade of the finished sauce is usually pale yellow.
• Natural mustard should not have vegetable oil, dyes, preservatives, stabilizers and flavors in the list of ingredients. Sugar in the composition often takes place, but is undesirable.
• The consistency of the sauce should be homogeneous without clots and delaminations (only the presence of grains is allowed). It is also worth carefully examining the surface of the product: bubbles, a dark crust and protruding drops of oil indicate improper storage or production violations.
• It is recommended to choose a sauce in a transparent glass package, which allows you to visually evaluate the appearance and consistency of the product before purchase. In addition, it is this type of container that allows you to preserve the aroma and freshness for a long time.
• Try to choose a product made from grains rather than powder. The powder is made from ground seeds (in fact, it is cake), but to turn them into a homogeneous mass, the addition of vegetable oil, vinegar and water is required. The grain version does not require the presence of extraneous fat in the composition, since the seed releases its own mustard oil when ground.

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