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    Pufferfish contain a deadly toxin called tetrodotoxin that can kill 30 humans with the amount found in one fish. While very poisonous, some species of pufferfish are considered a delicacy in Japan when prepared by a licensed chef. Wasabi is a pungent paste made from grated wasabi rhizomes used to flavor sushi and other foods, though most wasabi served in restaurants is actually horseradish dyed green due to the high cost of real wasabi.

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    Pufferfish contain a deadly toxin called tetrodotoxin that can kill 30 humans with the amount found in one fish. While very poisonous, some species of pufferfish are considered a delicacy in Japan when prepared by a licensed chef. Wasabi is a pungent paste made from grated wasabi rhizomes used to flavor sushi and other foods, though most wasabi served in restaurants is actually horseradish dyed green due to the high cost of real wasabi.

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    Pufferfish contain a deadly toxin called tetrodotoxin that can kill 30 humans with the amount found in one fish. While very poisonous, some species of pufferfish are considered a delicacy in Japan when prepared by a licensed chef. Wasabi is a pungent paste made from grated wasabi rhizomes used to flavor sushi and other foods, though most wasabi served in restaurants is actually horseradish dyed green due to the high cost of real wasabi.

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    PUFFER FISH

    DESCRIPTION:

    • Also known as blowfish


    • Called fugu in Japan
    • Developed their famous “inflatability” because their slow somewhat clumsy
    swimming style makes them vulnerable to predators.
    • There are more than 120 species of pufferfish worldwide

    TOXICITY:

    • Almost all pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin


    • To humans, tetrodotoxin is deadly
    • There is enough toxin in one pufferfish to kill 30 adult humans, and there is
    no known antidote.

    AS FOOD:
    • Amazingly, the meat of some pufferfish is considered a delicacy
    • Extremely expensive
    • Only licensed chef can prepare fugu.
    WASABI
    DESCRIPTION

    • Wasabia japonica, as it's officially known.


    • A paste made from its ground rhizomes is used as
    a pungent condiment for sushi and other foods.
    • It is similar in taste to hot mustard or horseradish.
    • It stimulates the nose more than the tongue.

    FACTS

    • in fact, by some estimates, only 5% of the wasabi served in Japanese restaurants


    around the world comes from the rhizome, or root, of a wasabi plant.
    • Wasabi has long been said to have medical properties.
    • Real wasabi loses its flavor after 15 minutes or so.

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