Daikon brings Umami

Yummy is what its all about with taste. We think aged daikon brings umami and its “yummy deliciousness” to our sauce and that is what brings customers back time and again. When you use our scotch bonnet sauce you create Umami food.

We get asked a lot about daikon, so many people do not know this mild giant Japanese radish. We are the only hot sauce maker in the UK to age and to use daikon.  As one fanatic from Iceland said (when he trekked all the way to our door) I’ve finally found the perfect sauce!

White daikon radish has many nutritional values. Daikon or mooli as its known in India has very high water content, about 94%. It is low in calories and has high levels of dietary fibre, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin C and folic acid.

Daikon is a ”natural digestive agent.” It contains various digestive enzymes, which can break down starch and fat in food, promote food digestion, relieves chest tightness, and inhibit hyperacidity. It helps stomach peristalsis, promotes metabolism, and also detoxifies. This digestive enzyme is not resistant to heat, so white radish is suitable to eat raw.

Mercola Food facts says about daikon:-

One benefit that you can get  is its ability to improve digestion, thanks to an enzyme called diastase, which helps relieve indigestion, heartburn and may even curb hangovers. 11 Meanwhile, isothiocyanates, which give daikon its peppery and pungent qualities, may help improve blood circulation and prevent clots.

The juice extracted from raw  has been traditionally used to alleviate headaches, fever, swollen gums and hot flashes, as it has anti-inflammatory and cooling effects. 12 Daikon radish also contains high amounts of potassium, vitamin C and phosphorus – nutrients that are essential for good health.

While you may think that the benefits are only attributed to the root, you’ll be surprised to know that the leaves have an impressive nutritional value, too. They’re actually loaded with vitamin A, essential for eye health, and vitamin C – more than the root, actually. They also provide beta-carotene, sodium, iron, phosphorus and calcium. 13

Organic Facts provides a good summary of the health-promoting properties of this food:
Alleviates respiratory issues. It can help clear out excess phlegm and eliminate bacteria and other pathogens from your respiratory tract.
Promotes digestive health.  helps facilitate better digestion of proteins, complex carbs and fats, which in turn prevents constipation and increases nutrient uptake in the gut.

Assists in detoxification. It stimulates urination, which is necessary for keeping the kidneys clean.

Has potential cancer-preventive ability. This vegetable possesses antioxidant phenolic compounds that may help reduce certain types of cancer.
Bolsters your immunity. The vitamin C in daikon stimulates white blood cell production, which may speed up repair and healing in your body.

Alleviates inflammation. The juice’s anti-inflammatory properties can help decrease inflammation throughout your system, which may lead to a healthier heart, lower gout and arthritis risk and reduced pain from injuries and muscle cramping.

Promotes bone and skin health. Its high calcium content may be helpful in preventing osteoporosis. It also has antioxidant benefits, which may help prevent wrinkles, increase circulation and even reduce the appearance of blemishes and age spots, giving your skin a natural glow.

Helps with weight management. Daikon is a low-calorie and low-cholesterol vegetable, but it’s high in fiber and many other nutrients – qualities that are ideal for people who want to maintain a healthy weight.