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Wasabi or Horseradish?
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- Grated *Eutrema japonicum* rhizome yields traditional wasabi paste used for its sharp, volatile pungency.
- High cost and limited cultivation restrict true wasabi availability, encouraging widespread substitution in mass-market condiments.
Fun Fact! Because of true wasabi’s high price and limited availability, Western wasabi is usually made of horseradish with colorants added.
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Fun Fact! The rhizomes of the wasabi plant (Eutrema japonicum) are ground to create wasabi paste. Because of true wasabi’s high price and limited availability, Western wasabi is usually made of horseradish with colorants added. Both wasabi and horseradish are plants of the mustard family.
Source: Petruzzello M. wasabi. May 13, 2026. Accessed June 10, 2026.
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