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Most of the "wasabi" served in restaurants is actually dyed horseradish. Real Wasabia japonica is one of the most difficult plants in the world to grow and can cost up to $250 per kilogram.

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In this video, we travel to the Izu Peninsula in Japan to visit a traditional wasabi farm. We discover why the plant requires a constant stream of spring water, why it takes nearly two years to mature, and the crucial difference in taste between real wasabi and the imitation paste found in supermarkets.

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