Daikon refers to a wide variety of winter oilseed radishes from Asia. While the Japanese name daikon has been adopted in English, it is also sometimes called the Japanese radish, Chinese radish, Oriental radish or mooli (in India and South Asia).Daikon commonly have elongated white roots, although many varieties of daikon exist. One well known variety is April Cross, with smooth white roots. The New York Times describes Masato Red and Masato Green varieties as extremely long, well suited for fall planting and winter storage.The Sakurajima radish is a hot-flavored variety which is typically grown to around 10 kg (22 lb), but which can grow to 30 kg (66 lb) when left in the ground.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Daycon turnip has a slightly sweet flavor. |
Bitter | Daycon turnip may have a mild bitter undertone. | |
Texture | Firmness | Daycon turnip has a firm texture. |
Moisture | Daycon turnip has a high moisture content. | |
Nutritional Value | Fiber | Daycon turnip is high in dietary fiber. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Daycon turnip has a white to light cream color. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Daycon turnip may have a subtle earthy aroma. |
Chemical Composition | Water Activity (aw) | Daycon turnip has a relatively high water activity level. |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Daycon turnip cooks quickly due to its high heat conductivity. |
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