Dry Mustard vs Dijon

A side-by-side guide to substituting Dijon for Dry Mustard (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.5 tbsp of Dijon for every 1 tbsp of Dry Mustard.

Side-by-side

Dry Mustard

Base unit: tbsp

Read the full guide: Dry Mustard

Dijon

Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)

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Notes: Dijon is milder and wetter than dry mustard; use about half the amount since dry mustard is more concentrated.

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When to use Dijon instead of Dry Mustard

Dijon is milder and wetter than dry mustard; use about half the amount since dry mustard is more concentrated. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).

Common questions

Can I substitute Dijon for Dry Mustard?

Yes — Dijon is milder and wetter than dry mustard; use about half the amount since dry mustard is more concentrated. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).

What's the conversion ratio for Dry Mustard to Dijon?

Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Dry Mustard and Dijon interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Dijon is milder and wetter than dry mustard; use about half the amount since dry mustard is more concentrated..

Is Dijon a better substitute than other options for Dry Mustard?

Dijon is one of the options SubSwap lists for Dry Mustard. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Dry Mustard substitutes.

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