Mustard and horseradish taste similar, but horseradish has a stronger pungent smell than mustard and has a unique aroma. Mustard generally refers to yellow mustard made from ground mustard seeds. Green mustard made from horseradish and added with pigment is called green mustard, that is, horseradish sauce. Yellow mustard is slightly bitter and is mostly used in cold dishes. Horseradish sauce is mostly used in Chinese sushi restaurants and Japanese cuisine.

Do mustard and horseradish taste the same?

Mustard is slightly bitter and has a spicy aroma. It has a strong irritation to the mouth and tongue and has a unique taste. After the mustard powder is moistened, the aroma spurts out, which is tear-inducing. The strong and pungent spicy taste has a stimulating effect on the sense of taste and smell.

Wastabi can be used as a condiment for pickles, pickled raw meat, and salads. It can also be used with light soy sauce as a delicious condiment for sashimi.