A spice that has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than the capsaicin in a chili pepper, producing vapors that stimulate the nasal passages more than the tongue.

h4. See also

* [[mustard]]
* [[Tag Group:Food Tags]]
* "Wikipedia article":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasabi
山葵 わさび 绿芥末 日本芥末