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Default Horseradish revisited

On 2/28/2012 9:11 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article<558fab62-625c-4c3c-9995-
> >, says...
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>> On Feb 24, 11:26 pm, > wrote:
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>>> The ingredient on mild, hot and Xtra hot horseradish will all be same,
>>> Alfie. The heat is dependent on how long after crushing that they add
>>> the vinegar to "fix" the heat level. It's a similar process or
>>> mustard.

>>
>>
>> I never made horseradish from scratch. It seems like it would be
>> a simple procedure, but I could be wrong. How many ingredients
>> typically go into a horseradish mix, and what are they?

>
> Finely grated horseradish root, wine vinegar, mustard, sour cream.
>
> Wash your hands very well after grating raw root. Do not wipe your eyes
> touch your lips or go for a pee before you wash your hands.. you'll be
> sorreeeee :-)especially if you're a chap.
>

That's why I keep disposable rubber/vinyl gloves in the kitchen.