Though wasabi is most commonly served alongside Japanese dishes like sushi and sashimi, the paste is also a popular garnish or ingredient in some unexpected foods. Along with apple cider vinegar, ...

The green paste you have with your sushi has more than one use other than adding some spice - wasabi is understood to be ...

Participants in the study who received the wasabi treatment saw their episodic memory scores increase Getty Eating wasabi could boost one's short-term and long-term memory, a new study says. The study ...

Wasabi is a spicy, bright-green condiment paste that is frequently served alongside sushi. Also called Japanese horseradish, it's known for its instant kick and lingering flavor that's similar to hot ...

Wasabi may add more than a spicy kick to sushi rolls. New research suggests it also can help boost some cognitive functions. The traditional Japanese condiment was found to enhance short-term and long ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

If you’ve paired fresh fish with a dab of fiery green paste at an American sushi joint, chances are you haven’t actually tasted real wasabi. What most Americans encounter is a mix of horseradish, ...

Last week, I posted a r ant about a new Lindt dark chocolate bar made with wasabi. I compared its flavor to “a Band-Aid with mustard” and posed the question: “Could there be any reason on earth to ...

Wasabi can be good for you when eaten in small amounts. It contains compounds called isothiocyanates, which are responsible for its sharp, pungent taste. These compounds may reduce inflammation and ...