Unmasking Wasabi: The Truth Behind Most Wasabi Paste

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

If you ever had a feeling that the stuff labelled as wasabi paste on the supermarket shelf is actually closer in taste to horseradish, you were not mistaken. It is mainly employed in this capacity because real wasabi is costly to produce and hard to come by.

 

[Craziekiid]

You're spot on! Real wasabi is crazy expensive because it's a picky plant to grow. Hardly ever see the real deal in stores, but hey, the green stuff does the job for most things

 

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

You're spot on! Real wasabi is crazy expensive because it's a picky plant to grow. Hardly ever see the real deal in stores, but hey, the green stuff does the job for most things

Absolutely, the real stuff is rare and pricey, but the green substitute works fine for most dishes. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Dawn]

the rare but worth it wasabi!

 

[Tanjiro.Kamado]

the rare but worth it wasabi!

Wasabi might be rare, but it's definitely worth it—spicy kick and all.