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HORSERADISH

Horseradish, a member of the mustard family, is native to eastern Europe, and it may have originated in Asia, Germany, or the Mediterranean area. It has been used for so long, that no one knows for sure when and where it originated. The ancient Greeks used it, so did the Jews in their exodus from Egypt in 1500 BC. It is one of the 5 bitter herbs of the Jewish Passover. It was originally used for medicinal purposes.

Horseradish was used to produce Horseradish ale in the 17th century.

The bite and aroma of the horseradish root are almost absent until it is grated or ground. During this process, as the root cells are crushed, volatile oils known as isothiocyanate are released. Vinegar stops this reaction and stabilizes the flavor. For milder horseradish, vinegar is added immediately.

An estimated 24 million pounds of horseradish roots are processed annually in the U.S. to produce 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish.

Horseradish has also been known as 'redcole' and 'stingnose.'

The bite and aroma of the horseradish root are almost absent until it is grated or ground. During this process, as the root cells are crushed, volatile oils known as isothiocyanate are released. Vinegar stops this reaction and stabilizes the flavor. For milder horseradish, vinegar is added immediately.

 

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