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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Wasabi Root |
| Scientific name | Eutrema japonicum |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3402 |
| PLU — organic | 93402 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_8302 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daruma | 40% | One of the most widely cultivated and commercially significant varieties. Known for its vigorous growth, good yield, and well-balanced, strong flavor with a pleasant pungency. Adaptable to both water |
| Mazuma | 35% | Another highly popular commercial variety, often considered alongside Daruma. Renowned for its intense pungency and robust flavor profile. Typically has a slightly slower growth rate than Daruma but i |
| Shimane No. 16 | 10% | A Japanese cultivar known for its consistent quality and good yield. Offers a strong, clean flavor. Often grown in traditional sawa (water) systems. |
| Shogun | 5% | A newer cultivar, sometimes mentioned for its potential in commercial cultivation. Specific characteristics are still emerging but aims for good yield and flavor consistency. |
| Green Thumb | 3% | A cultivar sometimes referenced in specialty growing circles. Known for its adaptability to various growing conditions and a moderate, pleasant flavor. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Wasabi is a non-climacteric root and does not ripen post-harvest. Ethylene production and sensitivity are very low.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-odor-emitting
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.3 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb case
- 2 lb case
- 5 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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