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Health Benefits of A Sushi Condiment Do you enjoy eating sushi? Well, new research findings indicate that a sushi condiment, wasabi, the pungent green horseradish served with Japanese sushi, can be beneficial to health. A recent research study in Japan has found wasabi to prevent tooth decay. What is wasabi or Wasabi japonica? It is a perennial plant from the Cruciferous family, which includes the broccoli and cabbage. Wasabi`s thick stems are ground into a pale-green paste. This green paste is then served as a condiment, typically with sushi and sashimi (raw fish). Wasabi has chemical compounds called isothiocyanates that inhibit the growth of bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) that cause dental caries. The isothiocyanates in wasabi are responsible for its pungent taste and smell, which are similar to the flavors of broccoli and cabbage. The health benefits of wasabi are cancer prevention, prevent harmful blood clots , has anti-asthmatic properties and antimicrobial properties. The next time you eat sushi, try the wasabi. It may prevent a cavity or two. Source/Resource: American Chemical Society, December 14, 2000. March 2001 | ||||||||
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