Product Of Australia
- Small, low growing root vegetable.
- Turnip or globe shaped.
- 25-30mm in diameter.
- Scarlet/bright red skin.
- Some varieties are white skinned.
- Strong, sharp, aromatic pepper flavour.
Remove roots and stalks and wash in cold water. Serve whole or sliced as hors-d’oeu-vre, or marinated, use raw in salads.
Health Benefits
An excellent source of vitamin C.
100g of radish yields the following:
- Calories – 16
- Total Carbs – 1% of DV
- Protein – 0.68g
- Dietary Fibre – 6% of DV
- Vitamin C – 25% of DV
- Calcium – 2% of DV
- Iron – 2% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
Select radish with healthy leaf bunches and well shaped, well coloured radishes.
Storage: Remove tops and place radish in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.