Daikon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	mooli • Raphanus sativus, variety longipinnatus

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Three whole daikon radishes with leafy green tops rest on a woven mat, with sliced rounds and another radish in the background on a wooden surface.

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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables)

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Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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