Wasabi -

: Unlike chili peppers, which contain capsaicin that burns the tongue, wasabi’s heat comes from isothiocyanates (specifically allyl isothiocyanate) that stimulate the nasal passages.

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: Plants take 1.5 to 3 years to reach harvestable size. : Unlike chili peppers, which contain capsaicin that

: High in fiber and may promote bile production to aid the gallbladder. : Unlike chili peppers

: Traditionally, it is ground on a sharkskin grater ( oroshigane ) to achieve the finest possible texture, which ruptures the cells to release spicy vapors.