Storing and Preserving Atomic Horseradish: A Guide to Keeping It Fresh
Horseradish comes in many different forms and variations. Depending on the type, greatly impacts the shelf life and how to best preserve the horseradish. Morehouse Atomic Horseradish is prepared in specific ways to ensure the longest shelf life without compromising quality and taste.
How to Keep Your Atomic Horseradish Fresh
Beyond the preparation, there are certain considerations to remember after opening your Atomic Horseradish. The product must be refrigerated. The shelf life is 9 months. It must be stored in a temperature controlled storage space between 34-45 degrees Fahrenheit. While it may not go bad as quickly as the expiration date leads on, it can lose its heat. To further prevent quality diminishing, make sure to avoid freezing the product ever.
How Atomic Horseradish is Prepared and Stored
Morehouse prioritizes cleanliness and products being free from contamination. All prepared horseradish is filled in sanitary containers and kept clean throughout the process. It’s important for the containers to be stored on dry pallets free of moisture, pests, and odors. Atomic horseradish is also non-GMO and gluten free, making it compatible with some specific dietary restrictions.
How Does Prepared Horseradish Differ from Fresh Horseradish
Fresh horseradish is a root that packs a strong, spicy bite of flavor. When looking for the perfect horseradish root, make sure there is no mold or soft spots. Similarly, avoid old roots that look shrivelled, dry, or has started sprouting. Once fresh horseradish is cut, it quickly dries up and starts to lose its flavor. The flavor will diminish within a few days, so it is best to use it as soon as possible after cutting.
The horseradish root should be eaten within a few days to preserve the flavor, while prepared horseradish can last a few months. However, prepared horseradish is best to consume within 3-4 weeks for the best flavor possible. Similar to Atomic Horseradish, horseradish root shouldn’t be frozen for optimal flavor. But you can grate and freeze the horseradish for a short period of time to avoid missing out on fresh horseradish.
When to Use Fresh Horseradish versus Prepared Horseradish
Both types of horseradish have similar flavor profiles, but prepared horseradish offers the obvious benefit of convenience. For baking or cooking, prepared horseradish provides lasting flavor, consistency, and ease of use, making it a reliable choice for a variety of dishes. It blends easily into sauces, marinades, and dressings without the extra effort of peeling and grating. Freshly grated horseradish, on the other hand, delivers the same bold kick but can be more time-consuming, messy to prepare. If you ever wonder how to use horseradish in a recipe, there are so many unique uses that you can find online or in cookbooks.
Morehouse Delivers Quality Products
Since 1989, Morehouse has been crafting the highest-quality horseradish and mustard for our consumers near and far. We have been family owned for five generations and care about customer satisfaction and quality products over all else. Our varieties of mustards and horseradish satisfy both classic and innovative dishes. Find us in your local supermarket or proudly displayed at restaurants in your area.