Wasabi is an essential seasoning especially suited for eating Soba
noodles and sashimi (raw fish) in Japan. The Wasabi plant belongs
to the Cruciferae family. It can only grow in clear calm streams
on sandy ground under a temperature of 17Z. Therefore, steep mountains
and deep valleys where the temperature stays cool in summer and
warm in winter is the best place for Wasabi to grow. Its stern,
fresh green smell is its distinctive characteristic. Wasabi has
a superior sterilizing effect, dispersing sterilization for poisonous
matters in the stomach and intestines.
The spiciness of Wasabi prevents
abundantly contained vitamin C from being oxidized, and also stimulates
the stomach and intestinal membrane for gaining appetite, which
helps increase stamina. Wasabi has also been a valuable item for
mold prevention. People used to include a small amount in a bag
of easily molded foods.
MUSO makes Wasabi into a powder and paste
form for spicy seasoning with a longer shelf life. MUSO's Wasabi
powder and Wasabi paste are used for salad dressings, soups, dissolving
in soy sauce for sashimi (raw fish) dipping and Soba noodles, etc.
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