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What Is the "Wasabi" at Your Sushi Spot Really Made Of?
Most wasabi sold outside Japan is actually made from which other root plus green dye?
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What is the answer to the fake wasabi quiz?
Horseradish. Most "wasabi" sold outside Japan is dyed-green horseradish, not the real wasabi plant.
Why isn't real wasabi used?
Real wasabi is rare, hard to grow, and very expensive, so restaurants substitute cheaper horseradish with green food coloring and a little mustard.
How can you tell real wasabi from fake?
Real wasabi is grated fresh from a green stem, has a milder herbal kick, and fades within minutes. Fake wasabi from a tube stays sharp and burns the nose.