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Too much wasabi leads to ‘broken heart syndrome’ in 60-year-old woman. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart’s left ventricle — its main pumping… Read More »Can Wasabi Cause Heart Problems?

Perhaps the best comparison to wasabi’s heat is the common Thai chili sauce, Sriracha. It has between 1,000 and 2,500 SHU, making it a bit… Read More »Is Wasabi Spicier Than Sriracha?

… chili peppers contain more fat soluble compounds that easily penetrate the cells of the tongue and activate more pain receptors than wasabi does. So… Read More »Is Wasabi Spicy Than Chili?

While wasabi is pungent, the burn isn’t nearly as much! In comparison to jalapeno peppers, these are between 3-8 times hotter than wasabi products. And… Read More »Is Wasabi Worse Than Carolina Reaper?

In a recent survey of 15,558 diners in Japan, 40.8 note that they add wasabi to their fish only, 27.75 percent mix wasabi and soy… Read More »Do They Mix Wasabi And Soy Sauce In Japan?

Interestingly enough, the leaves and stem of the wasabi plant have strong antibacterial properties, and it’s loaded with antioxidants to boost the immune system. It… Read More »Is Wasabi Good For Cough?

Wasabi is a spicy plant-based sushi condiment staple. Enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine find that raw fish, sushi, and other dishes are hard to enjoy without… Read More »Do Japanese Like Wasabi?

It is similar in taste to hot mustard or horseradish rather than chili peppers in that it stimulates the nose more than the tongue. However,… Read More »What Is Wasabi Taste Like?

Real wasabi is incredibly expensive because wasabi plants are notoriously difficult to grow and require very specific conditions. In Japan, wasabi is naturally grown in… Read More »Is Wasabi Expensive?

Given the stringent environmental requirements, wasabi is grown commercially mainly in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture, especially in the Izu Peninsula, and in Iwate and Nagano prefectures.… Read More »Where Does Real Wasabi Grow?