The Wasabi Company has extended its own label range of Japanese influenced products, with a raft of new, exciting condiments, including the introduction of three fabulous vegan mayonnaises.
With farms in Hampshire and Dorset, The Wasabi Company is the only grower of fresh wasabi in the UK and is a pioneer in the burgeoning phenomenon that is Japanese cuisine. The wasabi plants are grown in redundant Victorian watercress beds to mimic the natural environment for wasabi near streams on the Japanese mountainside. As well as selling the rhizome for grating into the eye-watering, sinus-burning green paste associated with sushi, they incorporate wasabi and other classic Japanese ingredients into an array of Wasabi Company products. These include mustard, mayonnaise and even vodka, many of which are award winning – they have 21 Great Taste Awards stars across the range with four products even boasting the coveted maximum three stars. All the Wasabi Company products are made using natural ingredients and are free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives.
The popularity of the range has led to the company expanding it further, taking advice from the handful of small, traditional artisanal Japanese producers with whom they work, to imbue them with the perfect mix of east and west. The result is stunning condiments that take food to a whole different level, whatever your dietary preference.
The popularity of the range has led to the company expanding it further, taking advice from the handful of small, traditional artisanal Japanese producers with whom they work, to imbue them with the perfect mix of east and west. The result is stunning condiments that take food to a whole different level, whatever your dietary preference.
VEGAN WASABI MAYONNAISE (175g) £3.60
Finally! A vegan version of The Wasabi Company’s hugely popular, award-winning wasabi mayo. This light and creamy all natural mayonnaise is perfectly balanced with the mild, authentic flavour of fresh wasabi grown in spring water on the company’s Dorset and Hampshire farms. Something truly different to pimp your favourite sandwich or vegan burger; alternatively works great as a dip for chips or veggies.
VEGAN YUZU MAYONNAISE (175g) £3.60
Enough was enough – vegans had been missing out for too long on The Wasabi Company’s award-winning yuzu mayonnaise and it was time to put it right. The secret ingredient in this light and creamy, all natural mayo is the uniquely tart and zesty flavour of yuzu, the famous Japanese citrus that simply bursts onto the tongue. Enjoy it in sandwiches, dollop it onto jackets, smother your chips, or dip your crudités – you’ll be amazed at what a little yuzu can do!
VEGAN MISO MAYONNAISE (175g) £3.60
As lovers of all things Japanese, The Wasabi Company felt compelled to create a miso mayo! This is a first for them, so it had to be vegan friendly for everyone to enjoy.  The result is a deliciously creamy mayonnaise simply brimming with rich, flavour-enhancing umami. Umami means ‘essence of deliciousness’ in Japanese, and this is what this miso mayo is – the essence of deliciousness!  Take your chips and dips to umami heaven, give that burger a boost or enjoy on the side of just about any dish.
If you simply can’t decide which one of these three stunning vegan mayonnaises to try, don’t worry, The Wasabi Company has conveniently packed them all together into a Vegan Mayonnaise Collection that retails for £11.50
WASABI TARTARE SAUCE (175g) £3.95
Wasabi of course goes beautifully with fish so the perfect fusion of east and west can get no better than a wasabi tartare sauce.
This condiment takes your fish & chips to a whole different level as the classic sharpness of gherkins and capers contrasts with the authentic heat of fresh English wasabi grown on The Wasabi Company’s very own farms. It’s perfect on non-fish dishes too – try adding it as an exciting twist to roast chicken or potato salad or simply as a great dip for onion rings.
The Wasabi Tartare Sauce completes the trio for a wonderful Wasabi Condiment Collection. Wasabi Tartare Sauce comes packaged alongside award winning Wasabi Mustard and Wasabi Mayonnaise for just £12.25 (not suitable for vegans)
SMOKED SOY SAUCE (150ml) £8.55
This vegan friendly soy sauce is naturally smoked using cherry wood, giving it a fabulously powerful smoky flavour. It is designed to be added to sauces and dishes in small amounts to deliver a full-bodied flavour of smoke and that ‘essence of deliciousness’ – umami. It is a perfect addition to vegetable and meat marinades for a fire cooked flavour without the hassle of fire cooking!
ORGANIC WHITE SESAME OIL (90g) £9.90
Sesame oil is a staple in Japanese kitchens, used for everything from dressings to stir fries. Thanks to its high smoke point, sesame oil is ideal for fried dishes like tempura. It is also naturally high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, making it popular with those looking to keep healthy. This premium quality sesame oil is made from 100% expertly roasted seeds and has a supremely delicate texture, a bright, clear colour and wonderfully enticing flavour; it is the epitome of fine sesame oil. The flavour is so clean it can even be used on sashimi without overpowering it.
The Wasabi Company Organic White Sesame Oil was awarded the much coveted three stars at the 2021 Great Taste Awards.
Treat yourself to something from The Wasabi Company that will revolutionise your meals with a fusion of East and West.  All products can be found at www.wasabicompany.co.uk and some are available from Ocado and Whole Foods.
