What are the Health Benefits of Wasabi?

A lesser-known member of the Brassica family that includes broccoli, cabbage, and horseradish is the Japanese vegetable wasabi (Wasabia japonica Matsumura).

Wasabi is best known for its presence alongside sushi in Japanese restaurants. But be careful, this
lovely green condiment is pungent!

Antimicrobial Benefits of Wasabi

Interestingly, wasabi and allyl isothiocyanate, the compound responsible for wasabi’s taste, have been found to inhibit the bacterium V. parahaemolyticus in tuna meat, indicating that its use as an accompaniment to sushi and sashimi adds more than flavor.¹

Wasabi roots, stems, and leaves have also shown activity against the ulcer-causing bacterium H. pylori.² While the …read more