Vegetable
Skin
Skin or peel of horseradish may be eaten for colour and fibre or removed for bitterness and toughness. Scrub if keeping; peel thinly if not. Young thin skins often stay; tough or waxed peels come off. Cold product sears better—pat surfaces dry and do not crowd the pan.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.15 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 20.1 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.85 g
- Dietary Fibre 2.5 g
- Total Sugars 2.84 g
- Complex / starch 1.89 g
- Protein 1.45 g
- Water 94.8 g
- Energy 40.4 kcal
- Water 94.8 g
- Carbohydrates 6.85 g
- Protein 1.45 g
- Fat 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.15 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 78.4 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.66 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 32.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.42 mg
- Vitamin K 26 µg
- Minerals 370 mg
- Major Minerals 368 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.66 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.33 · vitamin-b6: 0.16 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 32.1 · vitamin-e: 0.42 · vitamin-k: 26 ·
Minerals
Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.
History
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for horseradish finishes and infusions, including named skin portions.
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied horseradish for seasoning and medicine alike, including named skin portions.
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for horseradish finishes and infusions, including named skin portions.