Horseradish is a very hardy plant and is often used to make condiments such as prepared horseradish processed with vinegar, mixed with mustard, mixed with catsup to make cocktail sauce, etc.
Horseradish is a root and a herb and belongs to the mustard family. Horseradish grows wild in much of North America. It is a perennial plant and once established, tends to take over a garden plot.
Horseradish is raised for its roots. The roots contain potassium myronate and mustard oil. Horseradish is also high in sulfur, potash and silicic acid. Horseradish is believed to have many medicinal qualities.
Years ago horseradish was used as a treatment for scurvy due to the high content of vitamin C.
We sell the best prepared horseradish in Wisconsin - Lakeside Foods Super Hot Horseradish. This is pure horseradish root ground and processed with vinegar. We also sell Lakeside Horseradish Sauce which is a little milder due to being mixed with a cream sauce base.
You can purchase Lakeside Super Hot Horseradish from the Long Lake Specialty Foods web site. If you have any questions about Lakeside Super Hot Horseradish please contact us.