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Dijon Mustard
Dijon Mustard
Dijon Mustard
What is it:
Dijon mustard is a type of mustard that originates from the city of Dijon in the Burgundy region of France. It is known for its smooth, creamy texture and distinctive sharp, tangy flavor. Dijon mustard is traditionally made from brown or black mustard seeds, white wine, or a mixture of wine vinegar, water, and salt. The production process involves milling the mustard seeds into a fine powder, which is then mixed with the liquid components to create a paste. This mixture is left to mature, allowing the flavors to develop. It is commonly used in salad dressings, marinades, and as a spread for sandwiches.
Rating:
Mustard seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients, as well as biologically active compounds such as glucosinolates that may provide health benefits, including reducing inflammation and preventing cancer. White wine vinegar and salt are ingredients that can take part in a nutritious diet.
Mustard seeds also may naturally contain some biologically active harmful compounds, such as bisphenol f, eruric acid, and allergens. Thus, limiting how much is consumed may help reduce the risk of ingesting high levels of these compounds. Some brands of dijon mustard may include added fillers or natural flavors (rated red), so it is important to check the ingredient list.
Resources:
- Biologically active compounds in mustard seeds (review)
- Beneficial health effects of omega-3 fatty acids and glucosinolates in mustard seeds (review)
- Mustard seeds attenuates psoriasis inflammation in mice (animal study)
- Compounds in mustard seeds inhibit bladder cancer cell proliferation (in vivo study)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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