New research has found that wasabi is much more than a condiment with a kick. It's active ingredient, 6-MSITC, is now not only a known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, but also has been linked to ...

Tokyo — A study conducted in Japan suggests there's more to sushi than just a healthy dose of fish and seaweed. Researchers at Tohoku University found that wasabi, that spicy green condiment ...

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A new study finds that wasabi may be beneficial to short- and long-term memory. Researchers in Japan studied people between the ages of 60 and 80 who were given the Japanese horseradish for 3 months.

A new study has found that wasabi—the spicy green paste that pairs well with sushi—can be used as a tool to conserve ancient papyrus scrolls. Thousands of years ago, papyrus was used to make a number ...

If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually in wasabi and why it’s so spicy, you’re in the right place. If you eat a lot of sushi and sashimi, you’re probably pretty familiar with wasabi. What is wasabi, ...

You know that little green dollop of heat sitting next to your California roll? There's a good chance it's never been anywhere near an actual wasabi plant. It's wild to think about, honestly. The ...