Genuine wasabi is grown in flowing mountain water and is very hard to produce on a large scale.
Why it is true
The plant needs shade, cool temperatures and clean moving water. As a result, most wasabi sold is a mixture of horseradish, mustard and green colouring.
Source: BBC
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