Inauguration of North Americas First Commercial Scale Wasabi Site on Vancouver Island
Summary
Aside from its culinary appeal, pharmaceutical research has identified naturally occurring compounds in wasabi that show promise in treating a wide variety of ailments such as allergies, eczema, stomach cancer and Alzheimer’s disease – a $200 billion biomedical market.Besides the challenge of producing enough wasabi within its limited Japanese ecosystem, elevated radiation levels in the wake of Japan’s 2011 nuclear accident continue to impact the quality of harvest, reducing the number of plants for sale.Using low volumes of water, this technology is sustainable, and has placed the industry at the precipice of an innovative transition from small-scale farms to successful mid-scale commercial production.The taste is unmatched compared to the real deal – and the health benefits may surprise you.Aside from its culinary appeal, pharmaceutical research has identified naturally occurring compounds in wasabi that show promise in treating a wide variety of ailments such as allergies, eczema, stomach cancer and Alzheimer’s disease – a $200 billion biomedical market.However, the demand for high-grade wasabi in the biomedical and culinary industries exceeds supply.Besides the challenge of producing enough wasabi within its limited Japanese ecosystem, elevated radiation levels in the wake of Japan’s 2011 nuclear accident continue to impact the quality of harvest, reducing the number of plants for sale.