Horseradish roots range in size from medium to large and are cylindrical and tapered with a bulbous end.
There is a semi-rough texture to the skin of horseradish that ranges from tan to light brown. The skin has knobbly notches and bumps.
The flesh of horseradish is white, dense, crisp, and aqueous.
Horseradish root has a sweet flavor, however when crushed or ground, it releases volatile oils that produce a mustard-like, somewhat hot flavour.
The average length of horseradish can be 5-20 centimeters and the average diameter of a horseradish is 2-5 centimeters.
Scientific name of Horseradish
Armoracia Rusticana
Other names of Horseradish
- Tarragon
- Red cole
- Rafano
- Rábano
- Rábano Picante
Nutrition facts of Horseradish
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.69 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.18 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.29 | GRAM | 4% |
Calories by source in Horseradish:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Horseradish = 80%
- Calories by fat in Horseradish = 11%
- Calories by protein in Horseradish = 9%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Horseradish:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Horseradish = 61%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Horseradish = 16%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Horseradish = 23%
Detailed vitamin profile of Horseradish, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Horseradish, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Horseradish
- Horseradish is available round the year. Late fall and early spring is the peak season for horseradish.
Complete nutrition facts of Horseradish
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