Daikon
Also known as: Daikon Radish; Japanese White Radish
Description
The Daikon is a long, sharp-tasting Cruciferous vegetable that is closely related to Radish.
Botanical Name
Raphanus sativus longipinnatus
Daikon is from the Cabbage (Cruciferae) family.
Health Benefits of Daikon
Digestive System
Daikon may stimulate Appetite.
Daikon may facilitate the Digestion of Starch (due to Diastase).
Metabolism
Daikon may help to dissolve hard Fat deposits imbedded in body Tissue.
Daikon Contains these Substances note
Enzymes
The principal active ingredient in Daikon is a Digestive Enzyme named Diastase.
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