A little about the plant’s history

Native to Japan, wasabi was indispensable in Japanese cuisine and traditional medicine. During the Jomon period (around 14,000 BC to 400 BC), wasabi was restricted only to the ruling class in the country. Over the years, it made its way out of Palaces and Castles, and then out of Japan and became a part of global cuisine.

Here are 5 interesting facts and benefits and why you should include Wasabi in your diet:

1. The Secret Ingredient That Prevents Food Poisoning

Even though the taste is great, the main reason why wasabi started to be used in Japanese culture is its amazing health benefits. Nowadays, we have specialized people to prepare the raw fish and keep it in the best conditions, but back in not so modern times, eating raw or poorly cooked fish could be dangerous and lead to serious food poisoning. Wasabi was a key ingredient in ensuring that food was kept safe.

2. The Wasabi Flavour Goes Away Very Quickly

 Another indicator of the real wasabi can be the evanescent character of the flavour. Once prepared, if it’s left uncovered for as short as 15 minutes, the flavour will be gone.

3. The True Flavour Of Wasabi

The truth is that wasabi is more of a flavour enhancer than a flavour by itself. The spicy taste is the original characteristic of this ingredient, but its great advantage is its versatility. Being just a flavour enhancer makes it easier to be added to any dish, without any risk of bad or incompatible mixes.

4. . Good For Your Digestive Health

Wasabi also takes great care of your digestive system. It fights all harmful toxins and cleanses your intestine. It is rich in fibre that prevents constipation, gas problems, bloating, belching, etc.

5. Helps To Curb Hypertension

The high potassium content in wasabi is important to regulate blood pressure and blood flow. Potassium deficiency causes hypertension and can increase the risk of cardiac diseases and stroke. Also, wasabi is low in sodium. High potassium-low sodium is great for relaxing blood vessels, increasing blood flow, and protecting from hypertension.