Wasabi powder

Wasabi powder /Wasabi Japonica/ 100pct , 25 g

Wasabi powder - 100% Wasabi Japonica (Eutrema japonica), also known as Japanese horseradish. Wasabi powder, prepared from the dried and ground roots of the plant, is an extremely rare and valuable spice. Enjoy the nuanced flavors of real wasabi, without imitation ingredients, without mustard, horseradish, flavorings and colors. The taste of Wasabi Japonica is maximally preserved thanks to the technology of vacuum freeze-drying after freezing the fresh roots.

Have you ever tried wasabi?
Most sushi lovers would answer in the affirmative without suspecting that they have never touched a real wasabi. It is known that worldwide more than 95 percent of the spice consumed outside of Japan, presented for wasabi, is a substitute product made from horseradish, mustard and green dye. Imitation products are used even in Japan itself.
The reason for this is that the Wasabia Japonica plant is one of the most difficult crops to grow in the world. Also called Japanese horseradish, this species is closely adapted to the living conditions in the mountain streams of Central Japan. In its natural environment, the plant grows in clean spring water with a temperature between 13 and 18 degrees, shaded in the woods, where the humidity even in summer is very high and the air temperature is between 8 and 20 degrees Celsius. In cultivated plantations, these conditions must be reproduced as accurately as possible. It takes 15 to 24 months to grow plants with sufficiently developed roots, and the whole process from planting to harvesting is done only manually. Because the spice is made from the root, when it is harvested, the populations are destroyed and the process begins again.

The specific conditions of cultivation and the slow development of the plant make it impossible to fully satisfy the commercial demand and logically determines the imposition of substitute products, far cheaper and easier to produce and imitating the taste sensations caused by wasabi.

Imitation spices are so popular that many lovers of Japanese cuisine are surprised by the taste when they have the opportunity to try real wasabi. Unlike other spicy flavors

if with wasabi the burning sensation does not last long. It mostly stimulates the nasal passages, not the senses of the tongue like chili and pepper. Its hot, distinct taste era

It has a real zest for the soft foods that accompany it, after which it quickly subsides and leaves a memorable sweet aftertaste. To prepare wasabi, the rhizome is used, which is grated with a special grater to obtain a fine paste. The paste of fresh wasabi roots is extremely volatile. Once cooked, it loses its properties in minutes if not stored in a closed container.

Wasabi powder is prepared by special processing and drying techniques that preserve the taste of the fresh product. The raw roots are deep frozen, after which the moisture is removed by vacuum sublimation before grinding. Without this technology, it would be impossible for Wasabi Japonika's authentic taste to reach consumers around the world. One of the great advantages of wasabi powder is its relatively long shelf life. If you store it in a dark and cool place, it will retain its properties for a long time. Wasabi powder can easily be turned into a paste that is closest to the fine, nuanced taste of freshly grated wasabi. Wasabi powder can also be used as a spice in cooking, to flavor salad dressings, sauces, sweet and savory dishes, drinks and more.

Preparation of wasabi powder
Mix equal amounts of wasabi powder and water and mix vigorously to obtain a thick homogeneous paste. Cover the dish and wait ten minutes before serving to activate the flavors. Prepare only the amount needed for a particular meal. The finished paste quickly loses its taste.

Other uses of wasabi powder
Wasabi powder can also be used in domestic and industrial food production. Its high price should not scare you, because a very small dosage is needed to flavor the final product. For example, just one gram of wasabi powder is enough to flavor 10 kilograms of cheese. And to prepare one kilogram of homemade wasabi ice cream, a little powder is added to the mixture on top of the handle of the spoon.