spanish black radish

Spanish Black Radish: Whole Food Profile

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Spanish Black Radish (Raphanus sativus L. Var. niger) is a cruciferous vegetable associated with the production of detoxification enzymes, healthy digestion, and healthy liver and gallbladder function. Spanish black radish is grown for its rich supply of glucosinolates.

Key Nutrients

Percentages shown as %DV per serving of 5.5g Spanish black radish.

Key Phytonutrients

Glucosinolates

Sulfur-containing secondary metabolites found in cruciferous vegetables, associated with antioxidant activity such as cardio-protection and detoxification support effects.

  • Glucoraphasatin (powerful glucosinolate unique to radish)

Saponins

Compounds that support the immune system, healthy cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels

Tannins

Large set of diverse phenolic compounds found in plants that contribute to antioxidant activity, antimicrobial action, and distinct dark color

Myrosinase

Enzyme found in plant tissue that initiates conversion of glucosinolates to bioactive isothiocyanates

Total Phenolic Content

The total phenolic content, including glucosinolate-derived compounds, supports detoxification, improves digestion, and helps regulate cholesterol through antioxidant and liver enzyme-supportive actions.

  • Total Phenolics 12.6mg/g**

*Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database1

**Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods

 

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REFERENCES

Janjua, S. and M. Shahid, Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antibacterial activity of root peel extract of Raphanus sativus L. var niger. Advancement in Medicinal Plant Research, 2013. 1(1): p. 1-7.

Rothwell, J.A., et al., Phenol-Explorer 3.0: a major update of the Phenol-Explorer database to incorporate data on the effects of food processing on polyphenol content. Database, 2013. 2013: p. bat070-bat070.