Wasabi Listening Quiz

What is the green paste commonly eaten with sushi made of?

• Real wasabi

• Horseradish, sweetener, and small amounts of wasabi

• Pure horseradish

• Broccoli and cabbage

Why is real wasabi hard to find?

• It is not produced commercially.

• It costs $500 per kilo.

• It is expensive and rare.

• It is only grown in tropical regions.

What family does wasabi belong to?

• Solanaceae

• Brassica

• Rosaceae

• Asteraceae

Which of the following plants are related to wasabi?

• Carrots and parsley

• Horseradish and cabbage

• Spinach and kale

• Beets and radishes

How much more expensive is wasabi compared to fresh horseradish?

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 25 times

• 30 times

Why is wasabi difficult to grow commercially?

• It requires extensive sunlight.

• It needs very specific environmental conditions.

• It can only grow in sand.

• It requires constant human supervision.

Where does wasabi grow naturally?

• Alongside rivers in tropical forests

• Near Japanese mountain streams

• In European greenhouses

• On coastal beaches

What is the ideal temperature range for growing wasabi?

• 0–10°C

• 8–20°C

• 15–30°C

• 25–35°C

What conditions can harm wasabi plants?

• Excess sunlight and too much water

• Too much humidity and the wrong minerals

• Cold temperatures and clay soil

• Dry climates and rocky soil

Which company first grew wasabi commercially in Europe?

• Wasabi International

• The Wasabi Company

• Green Earth Farms

• European Wasabi Growers