Re: [CH] OT? "Heat from the root"? Horse Radish

T (joemama@ticino.com)
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 18:53:35 +0100

> I think you'll find that the mustard at Chinese restaurants is more akin
> to Dijon-style or English Pub Mustard. That is, ground mustard mixed
> with water and no vinegar to kill the heat

Dijon mustard contains vinegar.  The jar of Maille I have (made and purchase
in France) contains 20% vinegar (the first two ingredients are water and
mustard).  Two other brands (also made in France) list vinegar as the
primary ingredient.

Tom