What is Takuan? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Takuan?

Takuan is pickled daikon radish. It is cut into long semi-thick rounds and then fermented with kombu seaweed and vinegar. Traditionally the takuan turns yellow, these days food coloring is added for the desired yellow color. Takuan is served as a supposed digestive aid at meals and in sushi and various noodles dishes. The texture is firm, yet soft and flexible. The flavor is salty and sweet with a hint of fermentation. Takuan is common in both Korean and Japanese cuisines.

What does Takuan Taste Like?

Salty

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Sweet

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Ingredients

daikon radish

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water

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rice vinegar

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sugar

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sake

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shoyu

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additives

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salt

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Takuan Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories8kcal0%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs2g1%
SugarsN/A
Fiber
1g
4%
Proteins1g1%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium
275mg
12%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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