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Horseradish

A pungent root commonly grated or prepared as a condiment for meats, sauces, and vegetables.

Horseradish — illustrative ingredient image

About Horseradish

Horseradish is the thick, pale root of a pungent perennial plant, commonly peeled, grated, or ground. It is used as a condiment with roast meats, sausages, fish, and vegetables, and is mixed into cream, vinegar, mustard, or other sauces.

The raw root has a firm, fibrous texture and a sharp aroma that intensifies after cutting. Its flavour is hot and nasal, with a quickly fading pungency rather than sweet or fruity notes. Intensity varies with age and storage.

It is sold as a fresh root, prepared grated horseradish, or a preserved condiment. Fresh preparation leaves more visible fibres and variable texture, while grinding or grating disperses the pungency; added vinegar, cream, oil, salt, or other ingredients alter colour, thickness, and intensity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for horseradish

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

horseradish

English

Grated horseradish

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English

HORSE RADISH

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English

horseradish (prepared)

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Horseradish nutrition & diet

Horseradish nutritional value

Horseradish, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
62kcal
Protein
4.5g
Carbs
11.0g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. CoFID 2021 food code 13-258. Carbohydrate follows the dataset’s available-carbohydrate convention. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/.

Portions & preparation

Identify fresh horseradish root, grated root, prepared condiment, dried powder, or a sauce, because moisture and added ingredients differ. Record the edible grated or prepared portion and note whether vinegar, salt, sugar, cream, mustard, oil, or other ingredients are included.

Compare the right form: Match horseradish root, grated horseradish, dried powder, or prepared sauce exactly, including the edible portion and recipe additions.

Diet considerations

Horseradish is a plant-derived root, but prepared versions may include dairy, eggs, mustard, sweeteners, vinegar, oil, or other ingredients. Fresh or grated root is not equivalent to a creamy or bottled sauce. Its carbohydrate contribution is portion-dependent and usually reflects the serving and additions.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: UK Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), 2021 — Horseradish, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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