Wasabi Powder 23g

Real English wasabi, freeze-dried into a powder you can turn into fresh paste in five minutes.

Winner of one star at the Great Taste Awards 2020. This is made with genuine Wasabia japonica grown by The Wasabi Company in flowing spring water on their Hampshire farm, then freeze-dried to hold on to the aroma and pungency of the fresh rhizome.

At 20% real wasabi it sits far above the usual supermarket powder, which often contains 1 or 2% and sometimes none at all. The rest is Japanese horseradish and oriental mustard, which is what gives the blend its sharpness and body. The result is a clean heat that rises quickly and fades just as fast, rather than the flat burn of dyed horseradish powder.

Mix it with cold water for a paste, or add a pinch straight to dressings, mayonnaise and marinades.

• 20% real wasabi: genuine Wasabia japonica grown in Hampshire.
• Freeze-dried: holds the aroma and heat of the fresh rhizome.
• No artificial colours or flavourings.
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Pack size: 23g jar.

Ingredients

Horseradish, wasabi (20%), oriental mustard.

Allergens

Contains mustard.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the jar sealed between uses.

Nutrition Information (per 100g)

Energy 607 kJ / 145 kcal
Fat 5.5g, of which saturates 1.0g
Carbohydrate 12.4g, of which sugars 7g
Protein 7.7g
Salt 0g

FAQs

How do I make the paste?
Mix equal parts powder and cold water. Leave it for three to five minutes to let the heat develop. It is at its best for around half an hour after that.

Is this 100% wasabi?
No. It is 20% real wasabi blended with Japanese horseradish and oriental mustard, which is unusually high for a wasabi powder. Most supermarket versions contain little or none.

Why does the heat disappear so quickly?
That is how real wasabi behaves. The compounds responsible are volatile, so make the paste just before you serve it.

What can I use it in besides sushi?
Stir a pinch into mayonnaise, whisk into a vinaigrette, or sprinkle over grilled fish, noodles or roast beef.

About The Wasabi Company

The Wasabi Company grow Wasabia japonica on their Dorset and Hampshire farms, using flowing spring water to recreate the mountain stream conditions where the plant grows wild in Japan. They were the first in Europe to cultivate it commercially, and they now grow and source a wide range of Japanese ingredients alongside it.