Radish

Nutrition Panel:
Radishes Raw per 100g

Calories: 16 Energy: 66 kj

Protein:

0.68 g

Fat - total:

0 g

Carbohydrate - by diff:

3.40 g

Sugar - total:

1.86 g

Fibre:

1.6 g

Water:

95.27 g

General Description:

Most common is the round red-skinned or red/white skinned (summer) variety.
The winter varieties are usually white, black or green.
The bulb of the radish is usually eaten raw, tougher ones are usually steamed.
When eaten raw the flesh has a crisp texture but also a strong peppery flavour.

Selection:

The winter varieties are better if they are large and mature.
Avoid oversized summer radishes as they are usually tough, woody and strong in flavour.

Nutrition Information:

High in Vitamin C, Folate & Potassium.
Good source of Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Magnesium & Calcium.
Provides 66kj / 100g.

Storage & Handling Information:

Remove the leaves and store in the fridge in a plastic bag for 5 to 7 days.

Growing Area Information:

WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas.