What is mustard?
The term ‘mustard’ is used to refer to the plant that produces the seeds, but also to the condiment made from ground mustard seeds. The Romans made it by mixing crushed seeds with honey and grape must. Yum!
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All about
Dijon Mustard
Fallot’s mustard
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A tiny seed called ‘Brassica juncea’
Mustard is, first and foremost, aherbaceous plant with yellow flowersthat closely resembles rapeseed. It comes in three varieties: white, black and brown.
Mustard seeds are actually very small, measuring just one millimetre in diameter. Their colour ranges from yellow ochre to reddish-brown to black. You can use them whole to season meat dishes or ground to make the famous condiment that will bring out the flavours of your dishes.
How do you make homemade mustard?
Crush, mash, add, flavour, mix – and you’re done! The Tourist Office and the Edmond FALLOT Mustard Factory invite you to enjoy a unique experience centred on Dijon mustard!
In a truly unique setting, a mustard-maker will reveal all the secrets behind the production of this famous mustard and invite you to make it yourself.
The ingredients mustard
To make mustard, here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- 100 grams of brown mustard seeds
- 8 tablespoons of dry white wine (or, if unavailable, spring water)
- 6 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of coarse salt
Mustard Workshop
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Mustard Workshop
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Mustard Workshop
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Making mustard paste
Start by finely grinding the mustard seeds. Then, using a whisk, mix the ground seeds with the white wine, vinegar and salt. After a few minutes, when the mixture has thickened, simply pour it into a glass jar and chill it.
Next, leave the mustard to rest for a few days before eating it. This will allow the flavour to develop fully. What a pride it is to serve your own homemade mustard at the table!
A venue entirely dedicated to mustard in the mustard capital!
The tourist office welcomes you to a space dedicated to the workshop. Entirely decorated by the Moutarderie Edmond Fallot, it immerses you in the world of mustard through its antique artefacts specific to its production. Mustard seeds, a millstone, jars of mustard and much more are sure to captivate you.
Mustard Workshop
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More than just a workshop: an experience…
Each mustard workshop offers a fully immersive experience: from selecting the seeds to tasting, including hands-on practice and seasoning. You’ll discover the different varieties of mustard and learn how to make your own with one of our experts. You’ll leave with your very own homemade mustard – something to be proud of.
The origins of mustard in Burgundy
Did you know that the tradition of mustard-making in Dijon dates back to the 13th century? Even back then, it was already mentioned in texts and popular sayings. It now bearsthe Protected Geographical Indication‘Moutarde de Bourgogne ’.
Ducal Kitchens – Mustard Workshop
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‘I’m really looking forward to it’, The motto of the Dukes of Burgundy
The word ‘moutarde’ is said to derive from the motto of the Dukes of Burgundy, ‘Moult me taarde ’. The expression is attributed to Philip the Bold, who shouted “Moult me taaaaarde!!!” to the thousand or so people from Dijon who had come to fight alongside him to defend Burgundian territory in 1381. Mustard makers subsequently inscribed it on their jars as a tribute to him.
The Dijon mustard makers
From 1390 onwards, the production of mustard in Dijon became regulated. Two centuries later, in 1634, vinegar and mustard producers joined forces to secure exclusive rights to production and the obligation to affix their names to the ‘mustard jars’.
By 1870, the city of Dijon was home to around forty mustard makers. Today, only four mustard makers remain in the capital of gastronomy. And if your homemade mustard doesn’t quite live up to your expectations, you can always buy a good jar of artisanal mustard from a lovely delicatessen in Dijon city centre!
Maille Mustard
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Moutarderie Fallot
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Maille Mustard Factory
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Fallot’s mustard
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Further information
In a nutshell
In this workshop, discover all the secrets of mustard, Dijon’s iconic product, and immerse yourself inthe history and traditions of this condiment, where expertise and passion come together to offer you a unique experience!
Where to buy mustard in Dijon
Testimonial
I was lucky enough to take part in a mustard-making workshop in Dijon and it was an unforgettable experience! I learnt how to select and grind the seeds, and how to measure out the ingredients to achieve the perfect texture. The atmosphere was friendly and I loved customising my mustard to suit my own tastes. The best bit? The pride I felt walking away with my very own jar, ready to spice up my next meals. I’d recommend this culinary immersion into the heart of Dijon’s traditions to anyone who’s curious!
