Cook with Horseradish
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Ultra-fine ceramic grater — fresh wasabi, ginger, daikon oroshi
Ultra-fine ceramic grater — fresh wasabi, ginger, daikon oroshi
Ultra-fine ceramic grater — fresh wasabi, ginger, daikon oroshi
Sharp Dijon — vinaigrettes, pan sauces, emulsifying agent
About
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family (which also includes mustard, wasabi, broccoli, and cabbage). The plant is probably native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. It is now popular around the world. It grows up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall, and is cultivated primarily for its large, white, tapered root. The intact horseradish root has hardly any aroma. When cut or grated, however, enzymes from the now-broken plant cells break down sinigrin to produce allyl isothiocyanate, which irritates the mucous membranes of the sinuses and eyes. Once exposed to air (via grating) or heat, if not used immediately or mixed in vinegar, the grated mash darkens, loses its pungency, and becomes unpleasantly bitter-tasting.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + GNN ensemble predictions
Flavor compounds
60 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Molecular pairings
Pairs well with — computed from shared flavor compounds