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Wasabi Components

Explaining the differences in components between real wasabi and horseradish.
We also introduce four functional ingredients derived from real wasabi and their main health benefits.

Composition of Wasabi

The pungent spiciness of allyl isothiocyanate dominates, with fewer other aromatic components.Has a slightly grassy, mildly sweet, and refreshing scent.
  • AWasabi is characterized by its unique fresh green scent, evoking the image of young leaves, with a refreshing and slightly sweet aroma.
  • BThe pungent spiciness of allyl isothiocyanate dominates, with fewer other aromatic components.
  • CHas a slightly grassy, mildly sweet, and refreshing scent. Adds depth to the overall aroma.

Composition of Horseradish

Contains a high concentration of β-phenethyl isothiocyanate. This component gives horseradish its distinctive aroma, resembling the scent of raw turnips.
*The further outward on the radial diagram, the higher the concentration of the respective component.
  • AContains a high concentration of β-phenethyl isothiocyanate. This component gives horseradish its distinctive aroma, resembling the scent of raw turnips.

*The further outward on the radial diagram, the higher the concentration of the respective component.

Four Functional Ingredients Derived from Wasabi and Their Key Health Benefits

Functional Ingredient for Foods with Function Claims

Wasabi-sulfinyl®

A functional ingredient made by extracting hexaraphane (6-MSITC) from the rhizome. Various health benefits, such as suppressing reactive oxygen development, have been confirmed.

[Key Effects] ·Antioxidant effect ·Detoxification effect ·Cancer suppression effect ·Anti-inflammatory effect ·Hair growth promotion ·Cognitive function improvement

Beauty Ingredient

Wasabi-flavone®

A functional ingredient extracted from wasabi leaves, containing isosaponarin. It promotes collagen production for skin elasticity and hydration while helping prevent hair loss.

[Key Effects] ·Collagen production promotion ·Wrinkle reduction ·Hair loss prevention ·Scalp care

Weight Management Ingredient

Wasaslim®

A health food ingredient derived from a unique polyphenol found in wasabi leaves. It has been shown to promote fat burning.

[Key Effects] ·Fat burning effect

Anti-Allergy Ingredient

Wasabi-thiohexyl®

One of wasabi’s characteristic fresh aroma components, 6-MTITC, has been shown to act on the nasal mucosa and improve hay fever symptoms.

[Key Effects] ·Relief of hay fever symptoms

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