Wasabi has 40 times the isothiocyanates as broccoli
Natural health communities (and sushi lovers) are particularly excited about this finding, for wasabi has around 40 times the ITC of broccoli.
Wasabi begins as a root vegetable that is grated into a paste or sauce for use in Japanese cuisine. Wasabi has been revered in Japanese culture as protective against illness and beneficial to overall health. Now science is showing us why they are right.