Dry Mustard vs Dijon
A side-by-side guide to substituting Dijon for Dry Mustard (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Dijon for every 1 tbsp of Dry Mustard.
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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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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).
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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).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
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..
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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