English Mustard vs Dijon mustard
A side-by-side guide to substituting Dijon mustard for English Mustard (or vice versa).
Dijon mustard works as a 1:1 swap for English Mustard in most recipes.
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Dijon mustard
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: common
Notes: Slightly smoother and less sharp than English mustard, but nearly identical in strength. Works perfectly as a 1:1 swap in most recipes.
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Slightly smoother and less sharp than English mustard, but nearly identical in strength. Works perfectly as a 1:1 swap in most recipes. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
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Yes — Slightly smoother and less sharp than English mustard, but nearly identical in strength. Works perfectly as a 1:1 swap in most recipes. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Slightly smoother and less sharp than English mustard, but nearly identical in strength..
Dijon mustard is one of the options SubSwap lists for English Mustard. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of English Mustard substitutes.
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