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Japanese horseradish

Japanese horseradish usually means wasabi, a pungent rhizome grated into a moist paste or sold processed as paste or powder.

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About Japanese horseradish

Japanese horseradish usually refers to wasabi, the pungent rhizome used as a seasoning in Japanese cuisine. It is a distinct plant from European horseradish, although the two are sometimes substituted for one another in products sold as wasabi-style condiments.

Fresh wasabi is typically grated shortly before serving into a moist, finely textured paste with a sharp, fleeting heat and green, aromatic flavour. It is also sold as paste or powder, which may contain other ingredients or substitutes. These processed forms need not resemble fresh grated rhizome in composition or taste.

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English

Japanese horseradish(Gochunaeng-i), Root, Raw

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English

Japanese horseradish(Gochunaeng-i), Stalk and leaf, Raw

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Japanese horseradish nutrition & diet

Japanese horseradish nutritional value

Reference: Japanese horseradish/wasabi root, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
90kcal
Protein
4.8g
Carbs
11.7g
Fat
0.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh grated rhizome should be distinguished from prepared paste and powder, whose ingredients and dilution vary by product. Compare the same form and preparation when using measured nutrition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — G693100 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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