Food
Horse Radish Oil
Armoracia rusticana Oil · AITC Rich
सहजन तेल · Armoracia rusticana
- Origin:
- Himachal Pradesh (cooler zones)
- Flavour:
- Extremely pungent, sharp, sinus-clearing
Pungent AITCGourmet IndustryExportSpecialist Grade
About Horse Radish Oil
Horseradish oil contains primarily allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) — the same compound that gives mustard and wasabi their heat. It is extremely pungent and requires careful handling with appropriate PPE. Used in small amounts for gourmet sauce flavouring and as a natural preservative. Also used in pharmaceutical preparations for circulatory stimulation.
Health Benefits
- Allyl isothiocyanate provides powerful antimicrobial and antifungal activity
- Glucosinolates have anticancer research interest in multiple studies
- Circulatory stimulant — promotes peripheral blood flow
- Natural preservative properties in food applications
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Gourmet horseradish sauce manufacturing and condiment production
- Natural preservative in commercial mustard sauces
- Flavouring for Bloody Mary cocktails and specialty mixology
- Pharmaceutical circulatory preparations (in regulated, safe amounts)
Processing & Grades
Produced via solvent extraction of freshly grated horseradish root. Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) content standardised. Requires careful handling due to extreme pungency.
