Can wasabi be dangerous to your health and in what way?
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May 22nd, 2019
I bought a tube of wasabi and it felt like my ears and brain were on fire when trying it. I like it a lot but can it be dangerous and possibly used for population reduction?
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I doubt it would be worse than any other type of mustard or radish.
That feeling is caused by a gaseous chemical in wasabi that quickly enters the nasal passages. It has an effect similar to smelling salts, and unlike capsaicin, the feeling goes away much more quickly. I don’t know it to be harmful, but it can be unpleasant.
I’ve seen idiots snort it. That can result in a trip to the ER. It’s probably no fun to get in your eyes either.
I love the stuff. Try Wasabi Peas. They’re usually not actually made with Wasabi, but horseradish, and other ingredients that replicate it pretty well.
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