Vegetables

Daikon Radish

Vitamins and Minerals

Daikon has a rich amount of magnesium, calcium, copper, and potassium. They also contain protein, carbs, Vitamin C, and folate.

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Daikon Radish improves the digestion and immune system. It lowers the cancer risk and detoxifies your body. It also helps in bone health and growth. Daikon radish strengthens the bones and makes the kidneys more efficient.

Origin and Usage

Daikon radish dfdgated from the Mediterranean and the Black Sea coasts. Almost 1300 years ago daikon radish was cultivated in Japan for the first time. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It has white flesh, black skin, and an irregular pear shape.

Varieties and types

Some best types are Alpine, Shunkyo, Japanese Minowase, and KN-bravo.

Production

China, Japan, and South Korea are the major producer of daikon radish.

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