British Food Questions

Is English Mustard like American Mustard?

Not at all! American mustard is very mild. English Mustard will blow your head off and ruin your sandwich if it's not to your taste. It has been said that Dijon mustard is spicy but not quite as strong. It used to be a problem finding American style mustard, but it is becoming more and more common, with French's squeezy bottle available in many supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Tesco.

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