Grated horseradish (from a jar)

Description

Grated horseradish from a jar has a creamy, slightly grainy texture and a light white to creamy beige color. The taste is sharp, pungent, and intensely aromatic, with a characteristic, short-lived warming sensation and a cleansing effect on the sinuses due to the presence of isothiocyanates. Nutritionally, it is low in calories, providing small amounts of vitamin C and sulfur compounds with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It may support digestion and circulation, although the ready-made product from a jar often contains vinegar and salt, which increases the sodium content. It works perfectly as an addition to meats, cold cuts, smoked fish, eggs, sauces, dips, and salads, as well as a base for horseradish sauce and tartar sauce. Once opened, store in the refrigerator in a closed jar, use a clean teaspoon, and consume within a few weeks to a few months; it can be portioned and frozen, keeping in mind the possible loss of sharpness. People with stomach sensitivity or thyroid disorders should use it with caution.