It stings and climbs to the nez ! Mustard is a staple in our kitchens, but this condiment is in crisis. The increase in the price of raw materials, including mustard seed grown in Canada.
Explanation of the appellation "Dijon mustard", linked to the dosage and not to the place of manufacture. Mustard producers are concerned about the 144% increase in the price of mustard seed grown in Canada due to the increase in the price of wheat and rapeseed. But the consumer should not be too disturbed even if France is the country where most of this condiment is consumed. Interviews with Luc VANDERMAESEN, Managing Director Reine de Dijon and Marc DESARMENIEN, Fallot mustard producer.
As its name does not indicate, Dijon mustard is not necessarily manufactured in Dijon, it is in fact a manufacturing process. Discovery of the secrets of making old-fashioned mustard in Ribécourt Dreslincourt. Mustard seeds are dusted, sieved, wet, crushed and mixed with vinegar. Pierre GUILLOMY, master mustard, presents different recipes of old-fashioned mustard.
95% of the mustard seeds used to make the condiment originate in Canada. The local producers of Châtillonnais and Auxois want to protect their production in order to reduce imports by one third by the year 2000, supported in particular by INRA research. For their part, the Dijon mustards demand a PGI (protected geographical indication). Testimonies: Mr PARIZOT (technician at INRA) and Gilbert COSTE (director of research and development and quality Amora).