Vegetable

Radish

About This Entry

Radish delivers peppery crunch raw or pickled — taco garnish and crudité favor crisp whites, beer, and high-acid sparkling.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

  • cucumber

At a Glance

Group

Root Vegetables

Classification

Vegetables

Culinary role

root

Scientific name

Raphanus sativus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Radish
Classification
Vegetables
Group
Root Vegetables
Scientific name
Raphanus sativus

Taxonomy

Culinary role
root
Plant part
root
Texture
crisp
Moisture class
high
Flavor intensity
bold
Seasonality
spring

Descriptors

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.