Kuhne strong grated horseradish, labelled Raifort Rape Fort, in a small glass jar for roast beef, smoked salmon and beetroot salads.
Kuhne's small glass jar has a green lid with a lime-green strip over the top and a bright green-and-yellow label printed in French: Raifort Rape, which means grated horseradish, with Fort, meaning strong, on a dark green band below and pret a l'emploi, ready to use, in small type. The Kuhne crest sits at the top, a round green badge on the right, and a small photo of a garnished canape in the corner. Through the glass the contents look pale and finely textured. The gallery places the jar beside a bowl of baby potatoes with parsley and beside a dish of diced beetroot with white cheese cubes. As general background, horseradish is a root vegetable in the same plant family as mustard, wasabi and radish, likely native to south-eastern Europe and western Asia, and used worldwide as a spice and condiment. A strong grated horseradish typically has a sharp heat that rises to the nose, so a little goes far. Commonly, carveries serve it with roast beef, delis fold a spoonful into a dip for smoked salmon and trout, and kitchens stir it into beetroot salads. Keep the lid tight and refrigerate after opening.
