Horseradish Root
"A classic mustard-family root"
Horseradish is the root of a perennial plant in the mustard family.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Armoracia rusticana
Product Details
PLU Code
4625
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
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Origin
Southern Ukraine, Southern European Russia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
8-12 months
Status
Approved
About Horseradish Root
Horseradish is a perennial plant.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for horseradish roots. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
Shelf Life
8-12 months
Storage Notes: Horseradish roots wilt very easily and lose pungency when warm, so keep them cold at very high humidity, for example in perforated polyethylene bags or lined crates. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 362-364.
Applies to: horseradish roots.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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