Antimicrobial Food Safety
Wasabi kills microbes, which is likely the reason it has been traditionally paired with raw fish. The traditional pairing of wasabi with raw sushi is not merely a flavor convention but serves a practical food safety function.
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Wasabi kills microbes, which is likely the reason it has been traditionally paired with raw fish. The traditional pairing of wasabi with raw sushi is not merely a flavor convention but serves a practical food safety function.