Maille Dijon Originale — OKAY
Munch or Dump rates Maille Dijon Originale by MAILLE OKAY — score 60/90.
A genuinely simple Dijon: mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, water. One sulfite preservative is the only real additive, so it lands solidly at OKAY.
Why this verdict
- Short, recognizable list built on real mustard seeds and vinegar
- No added sugar, refined oil, or thickeners
- Contains a sulfite preservative (potassium metabisulphite) that some people react to
- Salt is present but a condiment is eaten in small amounts
Ingredients (6)
- Water (safe) — Added back as a filler/texture agent; harmless but dilutes.
- mustard seeds (safe) — The real deal — nutrient-dense seed with antioxidants and healthy fats, virtually no calories in a serving.
- Spirit Vinegar (safe) — Mild acidity regulator and preservative.
- Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
- citric acid (safe) — Mild acidulant and preservative, generally harmless.
- Potassium metabisulphite (preservative) (moderate) — A sulfite preservative; safe for most but can trigger reactions in sulfite-sensitive people and asthmatics.
Healthier alternatives
- Delouis Fils Dijon Mustard