Health and Herbs
Horseradish Root 100g
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Horseradish is packed with beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals, some of which give it the distinctive, pungent odour that is well known. This is the reason that it works so well as a food additive and an ingredient in cuisines all around the world. Some of these chemicals are various forms of isothiocyanate and sinigrin.
Horseradish is very low in calories, only 6 per serving, and has no fat whatsoever. It does have omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids but they are an essential part of human metabolism, so just because they are labelled as cholesterol does not mean that consuming them is always bad. Since it is high in fibre and rich in protein, horseradish can stimulate feelings of satiety, and it can be used freely in recipes without worrying about adding any unnecessary fats or calories.