Horseradish Root
Scientific Binomial Name: Armoracia rusticana
Advice on how to select & use fresh or dried Horseradish at the OASIS.
The OASIS has advice on how to select top-quality Horseradish. You'll find suggestions on how to prepare, season and cook using Horseradish, information on the best time of year to buy and ways to store what's left for your next meal.
Selection Information
Usage: Raw in meat sauces. Blend with vinegar or add to mustard
Selection: Good quality horseradish should be a thick and heavy root for its size that is full of moisture.
Avoid: Avoid product that is wrinkled, soft, dry and/or lightweight.
Seasonal Information
Horseradish root is available year-round from Missouri and Oregon.
Horseradish Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: Prepared Horseradish (15g)
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 7
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Calories from Fat 1
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Saturated Fat 0mg |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 47mg |
2% |
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Total Carbohydrate 2g |
1% |
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Dietary Fiber 0g |
2% |
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Sugars 1g |
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Protein 0g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 6% |
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Calcium 1% |
Iron 0% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Horseradish is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc and Manganese, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Folate.
Horseradish Tips & Trivia
- Horseradish is an herb, from Eastern Europe originally, and is now grown extensively in Europe and the United States.
- Apollo said that the radish is worth its weight in lead, beets are worth their weight in silver and the horseradish is worth its weight in gold.