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'''Dijon mustard''' is not covered by a [[Protected Designation of Origin]] (PDO) or a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under the auspices of the European Union; thus, while there are major mustard plants in Dijon and suburbs, most Dijon mustard is manufactured outside of Dijon. | '''Dijon mustard''' is not covered by a [[Protected Designation of Origin]] (PDO) or a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under the auspices of the European Union; thus, while there are major mustard plants in Dijon and suburbs, most Dijon mustard is manufactured outside of Dijon. | ||
Dijon mustard originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic "green" juice of | Dijon mustard originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic "green" juice of unripe [[grapes]], for [[vinegar]] in the traditional mustard recipe. | ||
Mustards from Dijon today generally contain both [[white wine]] and burgundy wine; most mustards marketed as Dijon style contain one or both of these wines. | Mustards from Dijon today generally contain both [[white wine]] and burgundy wine; most mustards marketed as Dijon style contain one or both of these wines. | ||
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These days the mustards made in Tewkesbury are artisan products, the industry having gone elsewhere some time ago. What is meant now by Tewkesbury mustard is the spicy mix of mustard and [[horseradish]] that can lift a good [[beef]] sandwich to greatness. | These days the mustards made in Tewkesbury are artisan products, the industry having gone elsewhere some time ago. What is meant now by Tewkesbury mustard is the spicy mix of mustard and [[horseradish]] that can lift a good [[beef]] sandwich to greatness. | ||
It is to be hoped that EU bureaucrats | It is to be hoped that EU bureaucrats don't pay attention to the product for two reasons: it generally does not come from Tewkesbury; and it is not just mustard. Somehow the idea of buying Tewkesbury mustard style product or some similarly vile designation does not appeal. Reference: '''[http://www.information-britain.co.uk/food/foodlegends/Tewkesbury%20Mustard Information Britain]'''. | ||
You can buy Tewksbury mustard on-line at [http://www.fortnumandmason.com/product/tewkesbury-mustard,8041.aspx Fortnum and mason] | You can buy Tewksbury mustard on-line at [http://www.fortnumandmason.com/product/tewkesbury-mustard,8041.aspx Fortnum and mason] | ||