ATLANTA, June 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Horseradish Information Council (HIC), the international
trade association for horseradish processors, invites you to
celebrate July as National Horseradish Month (NHM). July brings hot
weather, and it's a great time to discover sizzling recipe ideas
using this spicy root.
See video from Horseradish Information Council at:
http://inr.synapticdigital.com/HIC/NationalHorseradishMonth2012/
NHM is a month-long event held every July to celebrate the
goodness of horseradish and to encourage consumers to eat
horseradish year-round. The NHM event began in July 2005.
Horseradish is a member of the mustard family, and is cultivated
for its thick, fleshy white roots. The bite and aroma of the
horseradish root are almost absent until it is grated or ground.
Adding vinegar helps to stabilize the flavor.
Approximately 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish are
produced annually in the U.S., enough to generously season
sandwiches to reach 12 times around the world. The next time you're
in your favorite store, grab some horseradish and get creative.
Horseradish creates a flavorful kick and can be used in many
dishes.
Try one of these hot tips for using horseradish now and all year
long:
· Mustard with prepared horseradish adds a rich and spicy zing to cold cuts or hot entrees.
· Give your cocktail sauce an extra little kick with prepared horseradish.
· Use horseradish instead of butter and salt as a low calorie, non-fat topper for veggies.
Horseradish has only 2 calories a teaspoon, is low in sodium and
provides dietary fiber. Also, horseradish was named the 2011 Herb
of the Year by the International Herb Association. For creative
recipe ideas using horseradish, visit www.horseradish.org.
About The Horseradish Information Council:
The Horseradish Information Council is comprised of eight
horseradish processors working together to broaden the appeal and
increase year-round usage of commercially processed horseradish and
related products. The Council's key message to consumers and
foodservice users of horseradish is that this unique vegetable
root, long admired for its effects on beef and seafood, is very
versatile. Visit us on the web at www.horseradish.org for hundreds of sizzling
recipe ideas and to download the brochure "Horseradish - The
Secret Ingredient."