7 Things You Eat That Are a Lie

3. Wasabi

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Most people will agree that their sushi won’t taste the same without some spicy wasabi. Wasabi comes from a delicate plant in Japan and is very expensive to make. Instead, most restaurant owners opt for a cheaper alternative and make a mixture of horseradish, mustard, food colouring and spices. Real wasabi has a more herbal taste and does have a hot, burning aftertaste.