Sushijoint frequenters either love or hate the spicy accouterments their rolls are served with.

If you’re anything like ustrue wasabi andgingerfansyou likely fall into two pools.

Yes, you read that right.

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Read on to find out exactly what you’re pairing your sushi with.

What is real wasabi?

Why don’t sushi restaurants use real wasabiand what do they use instead?

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“Most sushi restaurants use horseradish with green food coloring as wasabi.

Real wasabi doesn’t overpower fish, but pairs perfectly with high-quality raw fish,” Bian says.

Are there any health benefits to eating faux wasabi, or should you skip it altogether?

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“Both real wasabi and real horseradish have some functional properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial capabilities.

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