Week 8: Daikon

Welcome Back Everybody! This Week , the first Ingredient we are learning about will be the Daikon Radish.



Fun Facts about Daikon:

1. Daikon is actually part of the Radish Family of Vegetables.

2. Daikon originated in Japan and the word Daikon means "Great Root" in Japanese.

3. Daikon is also a very versatile Ingredient, as it can be used to make chips, be used in a slaw and can be added to numerous meat dishes.

4. The part of the Daikon Radish that is eaten is mostly the Root of the Plant.

5. Each Root can have a length of up to 10 centimetres.

6. Japan produces 90% of the whole world's Daikon.



Nutritional Facts of Daikon:
Daikon is a Vegetable which can help Respiratory and Breathing Issues. It is also thought that Daikon can help Prevent Cancer and also Support Human Bones.  Daikon Radishes can also keep our kidneys healthy and make Human Skin look younger.

Resources:

1. "Daikon Radish." Information, Recipes and Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2016.

2."Health Benefits of Daikon | Organic Facts." Organic Facts. N.p., 22 Feb. 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2016.