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Horseradish Root

Uses:

Horseradish, (one of the five bitter herbs of the Jewish Passover) is grown mainly for its large, white, hot and spicy flavored roots. Although its spiky green leaves can be used in salads, this root vegetable is usually crushed or grated and made into a sauce to be served with fish or meat. A native of southeast Europe and western Asia, Horseradish now can be found growing in other parts of Europe and in the United States. Fresh Horseradish is available from Melissa’s in several sizes. All 5# units include easy-to-read PLU’s and are a part of the Melissa’s Waterproof Tag Program. Our 12/3 oz. units are topped with recipe header cards and include UPC. Cross merchandise Melissa’s Horseradish with tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms and onions to increase your produce sales!

Selection, Storage & Handling:

When selecting Melissa’s Horseradish look for well-formed, similarly shaped roots. Horseradish should be hard and free of soft spots or sprouts. Wrap in a damp paper towel to store, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for several weeks. Note: Horseradish can develop soft or moldy spots without affecting the quality of the root itself. This is a natural characteristic of Horseradish and should simply be removed by scraping off.

Horseradish should be scrubbed with a brush under running water, prior to use. Peel before using or grate with a sharp metal grater in the desired amount.