Some folks will experience heartburn after consuming wasabi. This is because some people have digestive sensitivities to foods that cause irritations to the nose and throat region.
This irritation can cause acid reflux, which is the same as heartburn. It is hard to know what will and will not trigger acid reflux in individuals. If you are currently experiencing indigestion, acid reflux, or sensitivity to spicy foods, hold off on consuming wasabi until your digestive system settles down a bit.
The most intense sensation one usually feels after consuming wasabi is burning in the nose and nasal cavity region, but some also notice a tingling sensation in the scalp. The active compound in wasabi allyl isothiocyanate can cause stimulation in the broader nervous system, this simulation in some individuals can result in a prickling or tingling sensation in the scalp.
The best way I can describe the sensation is it feels somewhat like using a shampoo that has menthol in it: it is a light tingling sensation on the skin. It almost feels like slight electrical waves moving about the surface of the skin. Like other chemical compounds that stimulate receptors in the human body, the more they are stimulated the more of that compound they need to elicit the same response. So, if you consume a lot of wasabi you will begin to develop a tolerance to it.
Once a tolerance is established, consuming the same amount will cause a reaction, but the reaction will feel less intense unless the amount consumed is increased.
Many folks never develop a substantial tolerance to wasabi like they may with other spicy foods. Think about it, when was the last time you had wasabi, spicy mustard, or horse radish? Maybe a week, a month, or was it a year ago? Other spicy compounds like capsaicin are present in a larger variety of foods consumed more often. You can find capsaicin in hot sauces, salsas, and chili peppers.
I personally consume foods that have capsaicin almost every meal of every day compared to foods with allyl isothiocyanate which I might consume once a week. There is no scientific research supporting the theory that eating too much wasabi will kill a human. Some speculate death by wasabi is possible because at a high enough level allyl isothiocyanate is toxic in animals. Therefore, some assume the deadly effects animals experience from overdosing on the compounds present in wasabi will have the same deadly results in humans.
Most likely if one were to consume too much wasabi , they will initially experience extreme pain in the sinus region and mouth. Later, they would probably experience digestive and possible respiratory issues. Wasabi and horseradish both have the same burning sensation in the nostrils after consumption.
The stinging, burning sensation is the same because both possess the active chemical compound allyl isothiocyanate. The difference between wasabi and horseradish is the amount of the compound present. Wasabi is known for having higher levels of allyl isothiocyanate per serving than horseradish. Wasabi and chili peppers have different burning sensations.
Wasabi tends to have a more intense burning stinging sensation in the nose and upper throat and often disappears fairly quickly. Chili peppers tend to burn more on the tongue, mouth, and throat, and depending on the type of pepper, the burn might stay on your tongue for quite some time. Tagging is how all of our articles, products and events are related to each other. You can explore tags individually by clicking on them, or by searching for them on our website.
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