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Fact: The Most Demanding Plant
If someone’s a fan of wasabi, they might be surprised to learn that the bright green paste everyone is familiar with isn’t the real deal. In fact, it’s a cheap counterfeit that’s made with a mixture of horseradish, mustard, and food coloring.
The reason for this is simple: real wasabi is notoriously difficult to grow and harvest, and as a result, it’s a rare and expensive commodity. To grow wasabi, farmers must carefully cultivate the plant in cool temperatures, which can take up to two years to mature.
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