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Horseradish

What is Horseradish?

Horseradish is a plant mostly used for it's root in food for flavoring. [1]



History

Horseradish was cultivated in antiquity. According to Greek mythology, the Delphic Oracle told Apollo that the horseradish was worth its weight in gold. Horseradish was known in Egypt in 1500 BC and has traditionally been used by Jews from eastern Europe in Passover Seders. Cato discusses the plant in his treatises on agriculture, and a mural in Pompeii showing the plant has survived until today. Horseradish is probably the plant mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History under the name of Amoracia, and recommended by him for its medicinal qualities, and possibly the Wild Radish, or raphanos agrios of the Greeks. [1]

Both root and leaves were used as a medicine during the Middle Ages and the root was used as a condiment on meats in Germany, Scandinavia, and Britain. It was brought to North America during Colonial times. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Horseradish


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Horseradish - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Dehydrated Horseradish
Grated Horseradish
Grated Horseradish Root
Grated Horseradish Roots
Horse Radish
Horseradish Powder
Horseradish Root
Prepared Horseradish

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
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  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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