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Wasabia Japonica Root Powder
Wasabia Japonica Root Powder
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True wasabi root powder is a whole-food spice. It contains allyl isothiocyanate, which gives its pungency and has been studied for potential antimicrobial activity.
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What it is
Powder made from the dried root/rhizome of Wasabia japonica (true wasabi), containing pungent isothiocyanates.
Flavor (pungency, heat) and condiment.
Why it's flagged
- mucous membrane irritation at high concentrations
- common label substitution with horseradish
What regulators actually say
"Wasabi root — a conventional culinary spice."
"Allyl isothiocyanate from wasabi exhibits antimicrobial properties in vitro."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food/spice; GRAS.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; not separately regulated.
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