Horseradish Information Council
What is Horseradish?
The root is harvested in the spring and fall and sold in 1,200-pound pallets to processors who grate the root, releasing the volatile oils that distinguish horseradish from all other flavors. The ground horseradish is then mixed with… Read More
What Makes Horseradish Hot?
Horseradish is a member of the mustard family (sharing lineage with its gentler cousins, kale, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and the common radish) and is cultivated for its thick, fleshy white roots. The “hotness” from horseradish comes from isothiocyanate,… Read More
Selecting Horseradish Products
Horseradish appears in a variety of products in the supermarket and in specialty food shops: Basic prepared horseradish is the grated prepared horseradish root mixed with distilled vinegar. Spices or other ingredients may be added (such as salt,… Read More
Fun Facts
HORSERADISH MAKES HEALTHY EATING “A-LIST”
If you’re trying to lose weight, make sure horseradish, mustard and salsa are on your shopping list, advises recent guidelines on obesity from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). These condiments received high marks throughout the guidelines for their low-fat, high-flavor qualities.
HORSERADISH AND MUSTARD MAY PREVENT HARMFUL BACTERIA
Next time you put horseradish on your sandwich, you’re not only spreading on good taste, but you also may be preventing foodborne illness.
THE HISTORY OF HORSERADISH
What 3,000-year-old plant has been used as an aphrodisiac, a treatment for rheumatism, a bitter herb for Passover seders and a flavorful accompaniment for beef, chicken and seafood? If you guessed horseradish, you’re right. The history of horseradish is intricate and mysterious, but one certainty stands: Horseradish has been prized for its medicinal and gastronomic qualities for centuries.
Hot Tips
Add a splash to tomato juice for an early morning eye opener. Slip a spoonful into a skillet of scrambled eggs. Try horseradish on breakfast sausage. Give store bought deli items, like cole slaw, potato
FAQ
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