Maille's classic smooth Dijon, made from finely cut Brassica juncea seeds for strong pungency and a creamy texture.
Dijon Originale is the mustard Maison Maille has built its name on since 1747, when Antoine-Claude Maille opened his Paris boutique and became supplier to the court of Louis XV. Maille selects the Brassica juncea mustard seed, prized for its high pungency, and cuts the seeds rather than crushing them to get the smoothest possible texture. Maille explains that the seeds are soaked, cut and separated from the husk at its Chevigny factory near Dijon, leaving no more than 25% of the husk, as in an original Dijon recipe. The result is creamy, spicy and smooth-finishing. Maille recommends it on sandwiches, in mustard vinaigrette, and with chicken, fish and red meat, and suggests adding it to marinades, risottos, béchamel, warm potato salad and pie fillings. Mustard is a listed allergen. Keep the jar refrigerated once open.
