Named after the town of Dijon in Burgundy, which was the centre of mustard making in the late Middle Ages, dijon mustard’s most notable difference from normal mustard is its colour. While normal mustard is a bright shade of yellow, the dijon has a more subdued colour palate. Dijon Mustard is full of nutritional, chemical compounds, like selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, iron, protein, magnesium, and calcium.

Dijon mustard is made using brown mustard seeds with white or a mix of water, vinegar and salt. An accompaniment to all types of meat dishes, the dijon mustard goes amazingly on top of hotdogs, cutlets, devilled eggs and burgers. This mustard has a sharp, tangy, and strong flavour with a hint of spice. The dijon mustard is also a common ingredient in salad dressings, sandwich making or definitely in serving hotdogs.

Health benefits of dijon mustard:

• Anti-cancer properties
• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Reduce symptoms of dermatitis
• Protect against infections
• Protect against psoriasis

Nutritional benefits of dijon mustard
One teaspoon of dijon mustard contains the following health

Key health benefits of Dijon mustard

• Anti-cancer properties: Studies have shown that glucosinolates in mustard may help kill cancer cells or even prevent them from spreading. However, major research has been done using animal models, and more research with humans is needed.
• Controls blood sugar levels: Blood sugar medication, when taken with mustard, may lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes more effectively than those following just medication alone.
• Psoriasis: Diet rich in mustard seeds can reduce inflammation and promote healing of psoriasis-causing lesions.
• Infections: Antioxidants in mustard seeds offer protection against bacteria and fungi. They offer protection against E.coli, B subtilis etc.