0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityA perennial spice vegetable using the rhizomes, stems, and leaves of Eutrema japonicum of the Brassica family.
Key roleFresh wasabi · Japanese cuisine · Sashimi · Sauce · Dressing · Processed paste · Powder · Leaf for wraps
Harvesting principleCultivation type, variety, growing period, rhizome thickness, shape, leaf quality, and Buyer's intended use are assessed together.
Product separationSeparate propagation seedlings, leaves, petioles, rhizomes, washed rhizomes, crushed raw rhizomes, paste, frozen, dried, and powder.
Separation of similar itemsSeparate the roles of horseradish, mustard, and radish, as well as Species and Products.
Domestic statisticsNationwide Wasabi Sole Cultivation Area and Production Volume: To be entered after verification of official raw data
Domestic cultivation typesThe Rural Development Administration distinguishes between field cultivation and water cultivation, and has explained that research and cultivation in Korea are still limited. ( Nongsaroo )
Leaf productionThe technology for producing horseradish leaves using hydroponics is registered in the Rural Development Administration's Agricultural Application Technologies. ( Nongsaroo )
Smart FarmIn 2026, the Rural Development Administration introduced the Jeju Agricultural Technology Center's container plant factory for hydroponic horseradish cultivation as a field case study. ( Rural Development Administration )
Quality RiskRhizome thickness, linearity, epidermis, wounds, decay, fibrosis, leaf yellowing, and flavor variation after processing
Production RiskHigh temperature, rhizosphere oxygen deficiency, water quality, drainage, diseases, growing period, uneven growth
Operating PrinciplesPlant Material–Cultivation Type–Rhizome/Leaf Lot–Processing–Buyer RFQ
Final goalSeparate fresh rhizomes, leaves, paste, and powder, and feed back actual processing yield and buyer evaluations to the next production.
1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Plant Identity

Basic fields

Wasabi Registration Standards

Korean nameWasabi
English nameWasabi / Japanese wasabi
Representative scientific nameEutrema japonicum (Miq.) Koidz.
Kew statusAccepted species
Major SynonymsEutrema wasabi Maxim., Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum., Wasabia wasabi
classificationBrassicaceae · Eutrema
Living typeperennial
Edible partsRhizome and stem
Separate edible partsleaf and leaf stalk
Non-edible · Separate managementDiseases, decayed tissue, senescent leaves, and process waste
Major harvesting stagesSeedlings, young leaves, leafy vegetables, leaf stalks, immature rhizomes, commercial rhizomes, rhizomes for processing
Basic product formFresh Rhizome·Leaf·Petiole·Washed·Trimmed·Grated·Paste·Frozen·Dried·Powder
Basic processing stageWashing → Trim → Grinding/Crushing → Mixing → Paste → Freeze-drying/Powder
Basic useFresh Wasabi · Japanese Cuisine · Sauces · Dressings · Seasonings · Leafy Vegetables · Processed Ingredients
Similarity PrincipleOperate horseradish, mustard, and radish as separate Plant Entities

Kew treats both Eutrema wasabi and Wasabia japonica as synonyms of Eutrema japonicum. ( Plants of the World Online )

Product Master

Product ID

Product type

Key Management Standards

WAS-P01Seed/Propagation MaterialVariety, lineage, and soundness
WAS-P02Grave and official residenceYoung age, muscle system, soundness
WAS-P03hydroponic seedlingsUniformity and root zone conditions
WAS-P04Field cultivation PlantCultivation site/growth stage
WAS-P05Water cultivation plantWater quality, temperature, and flow rate
WAS-P06young leavesLeaf length, color, year
WAS-P07Leaf for wrapsSize, Appearance, and Freshness
WAS-P08petioleLength, thickness, color
WAS-P09Leaf + Leaf stalk BundleUniformity and harvest date
WAS-P10Immature rhizomeThickness, length, and growth period
WAS-P11Fresh rhizomesWeight, Diameter, Shape
WAS-P12Premium Fresh RhizomeLinearity, epidermis, appearance
WAS-P13Processing RhizomeInternal soundness and yield
WAS-P14Washing muscleCleanliness · Wounds
WAS-P15Trimmed RhizomeCrown/Root Removal Standards
WAS-P16Whole Chilled RhizomeRefrigeration and packaging
WAS-P17Grated Fresh WasabiGrinding Point · Lot
WAS-P18Wasabi PuréeRaw material ratio and particle size
WAS-P19Wasabi Paste Raw MaterialRhizome Raw Material & Processing Spec
WAS-P20Wasabi Paste FinishedIngredient Composition · Batch
WAS-P21Frozen Grated WasabiFreeze history
WAS-P22Frozen RhizomeFreezing and thawing
WAS-P23Dried WasabiMoisture, fragrance
WAS-P24Wasabi PowderMoisture content and particle size
WAS-P25Leaf PowderLeaf Lot · Moisture
WAS-P26Pickled Leaf/PetioleIngredients and Pickling History
WAS-P27Sauce IngredientPaste/Purée Spec
WAS-P28Dressing IngredientScent and viscosity
WAS-P29Foodservice PortionWeight and packaging
WAS-P30Extra-standard healthy musclesProcessing upon safety compliance
WAS-P31Processing residueResource utilization research
WAS-P32PB·OEM finished productsRaw Material Lot · Manufacturing Batch
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

TaxonomyEutrema japonicumSpecies Master
SynonymE. wasabi·Wasabia japonica, etc.Source connection
cultivation methodFields, Water, Hydroponics, Facilities, Plant FactoriesProduction Separation
Cultivation purposeRhizome · Leaf · Rhizome + LeafProduct Separation
breeding materialsSeeds, seedlings, and vegetative propagation materialsCheck Source
Edible partsRhizome, leaves, leaf stalksProduct Separation
Harvesting stageYoung Leaf·Leaf·Immature Rhizome·Mature RhizomeProduct Separation
Close diameter specificationsWeight, length, diameter, shapeBuyer Spec
Leaf sizeLeaf length, leaf width, leaf colorBuyer Spec
Distribution methodsSoil/Water Harvested·Washed·Trimmed·ChilledProduct Separation
Processing formGrated·Purée·Paste·Frozen·Dry·PowderProcess Lot
Final useFresh Wasabi · Japanese Cuisine · Sauce · Dressing · Wrapping VegetablesBuyer
Transaction typeIn-kind · Regular supply · Contract farming · OEM · PBContract
originDomestic/ImportedTraceability
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planRhizome/Leaf Purpose · Buyer · ShippingProduction Strategy
breeding materialsVariety · Lineage · Source LotTraceability
Seedling cultivationAge, Growth, Root SystemOfficial quality
Selection of cultivation methodFields, water, hydroponics, facilitiesProduction Model
cultivation areaAltitude, Shading, EnvironmentSite management
Substrate/SoilBreathability and water permeabilityRoot zone management
water qualityWater quality during hydroponics and water cultivationProduction safety
formulaDate · DensityProduction schedule
survivalSurvival rate and root zone statusuniformity
risingTemperature, solar radiation, and humidityGrowth Risk
sunshadeLight environmentLeaf and rhizome growth
Irrigation and flowMoisture and flow ratesRoot zone environment
Nutrient solutionEC, pH, etc. during hydroponic cultivationGrowth management
pestsOccurrence, Diagnosis, and ControlProduct rate
Leaf growthNumber of leaves, leaf length, leaf widthLeaf Forecast
Leaf harvestHarvest Date · Leaf LotLeaf Product
Myocardial hypertrophyLength, Diameter, WeightRhizome Forecast
Rhizome harvest determinationSize · Appearance · Buyer SpecHarvest
Harvesting rhizomesDate/DamageTraceability
purifyingsoil and foreign matterFresh
TrimLeaf stalks, roots, damaged partscommercialization
SelectionDiameter, weight, shapeGrade
Pre-coolingProduct temperature if necessaryFreshness
saveTemperature, moisture loss, spoilageSupply
GrindingTime · ArrivalFresh Grated
PuréeGrinding and mixingIngredient
PasteMixing · BatchFinished Product
freezingRoots and crushed productsYear-round supply
dryLeaves and rhizomesIngredient
powderMoisture content and particle sizeFood Material
packagingFresh/ProcessedSales unit
shipmentBuyer · Lot · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

Original rhizome

leaf and leaf stalk

Pre-processed and processed products

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialessentialsuccessiontrackingPublic
Synonym/Source TaxonMasterMastersuccession-Public
Variety/LineageessentialessentialsuccessiontrackingPublic/Verified
cultivation methodFields, Water, and HydrographyFields and hydroponicssuccessiontrackingMember
mountainous districtessentialessentialsuccessionmarkPublic
producerIDIDtracking-Verified
LotRhizome LotLeaf LotProcess LotBatchVerified/NDA
Official daterecordrecordsuccession-Verified
Harvest daycorecoretrackingtrackingVerified
Muscle thicknessActual measurements-Input-Verified
Rhizome lengthActual measurements-Selection-Member
Root diameterActual measurements-Selection-Member
Proximal shapeLinearity and curvature-Processing yield-Member
epidermal conditiontest-Check after washing-Verified
Internal stateCheck during cutting and processing-core-Verified
Leaf length and width-Actual measurementsLeaf Input-Member
Leaf color-testDrying and processingBy productVerified
Yellowing of leaves-testExclusion/Processing Judgment-Verified
Leaf damage-testSelection-Verified
Flavor and spicinessVerification as necessaryIf necessarycorecoreVerified/NDA
soil and foreign mattercheckcheckpurifyingCompliance with standardsVerified
disease and decayexceptionexceptionFood conversion ban-Verified
pesticide residuestesttestsuccessionCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessaryFresh Leaf CorePaste CoreCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
Washing yieldcoreIf necessaryInput-NDA
Trim YieldcorecoreInput-NDA
Grating Yield--corecostNDA
Purée Yield--corecostNDA
Paste Yield--corecostNDA
Frozen Yield--corecostNDA
Dry Yield--corecostNDA
moistureIf necessaryIf necessaryDry/PowderSpecVerified
packagingFreshFresh LeafProcessedFinalMember
Expiration dateThe relevant cityThe relevant cityessentialmarkMember
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseconnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

Food Safety Korea classifies horseradish roots as root vegetables and horseradish leaves as leafy vegetables. Therefore, pesticide residues, contaminants, and inspection items are not automatically inherited between the parts. ( Food Safety Korea )

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Accepted Taxon · Synonym/Source Taxon · Variety/Line · Cultivation Method · Origin/Cultivation Site · Producer · Propagation Lot · Planting Date · Harvest Date · Rhizome Weight/Length/Diameter/Shape · Leaf Length/Width/Color · Leaf/Rhizome Distinction · Skin/Internal Condition · Diseases/Spoilage · Pesticide Use Records · Pesticide Residue/Microbiological Reports · Water Quality/Nutrient Solution/Rhizosphere Environment Records (if applicable) · Storage History · Rhizome Lot · Leaf Lot · Washing/Trim Lot · Grated/Purée/Paste/Frozen/Dried History · Manufacturing Batch · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Professional wasabi farmSeedlings, lineages, and cultivation methodscontract production
production area distribution organizationRootstock Size · Leaf GradeJoint shipment
Fresh Wasabi DistributionFresh Rhizome · Origin · GradePremium RFQ
Japanese restaurant and sushi specialty storeFresh rhizomes, flavor, delivery timeKey RFQ
hotelPremium Whole RhizomeRegular supply
food service companiesFresh/Purée/PasteB2B
Seafood and Sashimi Specialty ShopFresh Grated/Pastefood ingredients
sauce manufacturerPurée·Paste IngredientsIngredient
Dressing manufacturerFragrance and ingredient blendingOEM
Seasoning companiesPaste/PowderProcessing
Distribution of leafy greensLeaf size and freshnessLeaf RFQ
salad companiesyoung leaves and leaf stalksSpecialty
School meals and dining outLeaf/PastePreprocessing
HMRSauce/PasteProcessed raw materials
frozen food companiesFrozen GratedYear-round supply
Drying and powder companiesRoot/Leaf PowderIngredient
PB·OEMWasabi sauce and dressingProduct Development
importerFresh/Paste/PowderSupply
exportersFresh/ProcessedTrade
Research InstituteVariety · Cultivation · Rhizome · Flavor · Smart FarmPRP
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

breeding materialsBreed · Source · Soundnessproduction base
Seedling cultivationUniformity and muscle systemSupply Plan
Field, Water, HydroponicsEnvironment, Root Zone, Water QualityProduction
GrowthLeaf and rhizome developmentForecast
contract farmingBuyer Rhizome/Leaf Specstable procurement
Leaf harvestLeaf GradeSeparate Product
Rootstock harvestingWeight, Diameter, ShapeFresh Grade
Washing · TrimUsable YieldFoodservice
saveFreshness and spoilageInventory
Raw horse meat crushingInstant ProductPremium
Purée/PasteMixing · Yieldprocess
FrozenQuality preservationYear-round supply
Dry/PowderMoisture, fragranceIngredient
Distribution and supplyRefrigeration, Freezing, Delivery TimeBuyer SLA
RFQRhizome/Leaf/PasteAI Match
RepurchaseFragrance, Yield, Quality, Delivery TimeRepeat trading

HS·Trade Management

Product

HS Operating Principles

Fresh horseradish rhizomeCurrent Korea Customs Service HSK official confirmation
Wasabi leavesSeparate verification based on fresh leafy vegetable condition standards
Frozen wasabiCheck frozen vegetables by processing status
Dried horseradishClassification verification of dried vegetables and spices
Wasabi PowderCheck raw material composition and processing status
Wasabi PasteCheck for prepared sauces or mixed seasoning products
Seedlings and seedsPlant Quarantine · HS Separate
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Breeding catSystem and soundnessFarmer RFQ
young leavesLeaf color · YearSpecialty Leaf
Leafy greensSize and freshnessRetail/Foodservice
petioleLength and thicknessPickle/Processing
Fresh RhizomeWeight, Diameter, ShapePremium RFQ
Washed Rhizomeepidermis and woundsRestaurant
Trimmed RhizomeUsable YieldFoodservice
Grated FreshGrinding time · Particle sizePremium Foodservice
PuréeRaw material ratio and particle sizeSauce
Paste Raw MaterialFlavor and YieldProcessor
Paste FinishedMixing · BatchPB/OEM
Frozen GratedFreezing and thawingFoodservice
Frozen RhizomeThawing qualityProcessing
Dried RhizomeMoisture, fragranceIngredient
Rhizome PowderMoisture content and particle sizeSeasoning
Dried LeafColor and scentIngredient
Leaf PowderMoisture content and particle sizeFood Material
Pickled Leaf/PetioleTissues and picklesRegional Product
Extra-standard healthy musclesSafety suitabilityPaste/Powder
Trim residueGeneration amountResource utilization research
diseased or spoiled productsFood supply chain exclusionReview of waste and compost

The Rural Development Administration's hydroponic research treats leaf production as a separate cultivation objective, and highland field cultivation research also treats leaf harvesting as an independent production activity. Therefore, rather than viewing leaves as a byproduct of rhizomes, a separate Leaf Product Line is operated. ( Nongsaroo )

PRP — Product Research Profile

PRP ID

Product Research Profile

PRP-WAS-01E. japonicum–Synonym Taxonomy Mapping
PRP-WAS-02Domestic Lineages/Varieties – Growth Characteristics
PRP-WAS-03Propagation Method – Uniformity
PRP-WAS-04Field vs. Water Cultivation Comparison
PRP-WAS-05Hydroponic media – Root zone aeration and permeability
PRP-WAS-06Light Environment – ​​Leaf Growth
PRP-WAS-07High Temperature – Summer Growth Risk
PRP-WAS-08Cultivation Method – Leaf Yield
PRP-WAS-09Cultivation Method – Rhizome Enlargement
PRP-WAS-10Harvest Age–Rhizome Size
PRP-WAS-11Leaf Harvest–Rhizome Growth Interaction
PRP-WAS-12Rhizome Size–Fresh Grade
PRP-WAS-13Storage–Freshness
PRP-WAS-14Washing/Trim – Usable Yield
PRP-WAS-15Grating–Product Yield
PRP-WAS-16Raw Material–Paste Quality
PRP-WAS-17Frozen–Quality Retention
PRP-WAS-18Drying–Color/Aroma/Yield
PRP-WAS-19Off-grade Recovery
PRP-WAS-20Variety–Cultivation–Product–Buyer AI Match
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Taxon, Lineage, Cultivation Method, Origin, Harvest Date, and Lot are mandatory.Input completion rate
2Rhizome·Leaf·Petiole·Paste Product SeparationProduct identification rate
3Linking temperature, light, water quality, root zone, growth, and harvest dataRuntime connection rate
4Datafication of quality, certificate, storage, and processing historyLot completion rate
5Connecting Farmers with Japanese Cuisine, Hotels, Sauces, and Processing Buyer RFQsMatch rate
6Video AI Leaf Size and Color DeterminationGrade Accuracy
7Video AI for measuring close-up length and diameterMeasurement error
8Video AI for close-up shape and wound screeningDefect detection rate
9Prediction of myocardial hypertrophyForecast Error
10Leaf yield predictionForecast Error
11High-temperature stress predictionGrowth loss rate
12Smart rhizosphere and water quality monitoringAnomaly detection rate
13Harvest timing predictionHarvest Error
14Washing/Trim Yield PredictionActual measurement error
15Grating/Paste Yield PredictionInput–Output Error
16Processed Product Quality Batch ManagementBatch deviation
17Fresh→Processing Transition AIRecovery rate
18AI Buyer MatchSample approval rate
19Finished Paste → Rhizome Lot TracebackTraceability rate
20Buyer Repurchase RuntimeRecurrence rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Taxonomy mixedEutrema japonicum·E. Mixed use of wasabi and Wasabia japonicaTaxonomy
Horseradish confusionMixing different plants under the name WasabiSpecies/Product
Processed wasabi ingredients unclearThere may be differences between the product name and the actual ingredient composition.Ingredient
Lack of variety and lineage informationRestriction on comparison of production and flavorVariety
Variation in breeding materialsUneven early growthPropagation
Mixed field and water cultivationDifferences in production cost and quality structureCultivation
Hydroponic medium mismatchDifference in root zone aeration and drainageSubstrate
Water quality variationWater and hydroponic stabilityWater
High temperature riskSummer growth declineClimate
Light Environment RiskGrowth fluctuations of shade-loving cropsLight
rhizosphere oxygen deficiencyGrowth and Disease RiskRoot Zone
diseaselong-term cultivation lossDisease
Muscle thickness deviationPremium Grade Rate DifferenceRhizome Growth
deviation in root shapeFresh Buyer specification discrepancyGeometry
Prolonged harvest periodCash flow and cultivation risksProduction Cycle
Leaf Harvest – Rhizome Growth RelationshipDual Product Optimization NeededLeaf/Rhizome
Leaf quality variationDifference in specifications between leafy vegetable buyersLeaf Quality
Harvest damageFresh Grade LossHarvest
Storage spoilageLoss of high-value raw materialsStorage
Washing and Trim LossDecrease in actual usageYield
Changes in the quality of ground raw yamCooking and delivery quality deviationProcessing
Paste mixture opaqueDifference in actual wasabi contentFormulation
Processing yield deviationManufacturing cost instabilityYield
Changes in quality after freezingFoodservice qualityFrozen
Variation in scent and color after dryingPowder qualityDrying
Difference in safety standards between leaves and rhizomesDifferent food classificationsSafety
Lack of non-standard utilizationLoss of expensive raw materialsRecovery
Lack of domestic production statisticsLimitations on determining industry sizeStatistics
Imported Fresh/Paste MixMarket size distortionTrade
Discrepancy in contract farmingLong-term production and buyer demand gapContract
Lot history interruptionGrave → Paste tracking lackTraceability
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer evaluation non-recoveryRepurchase
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Wasabi seedling purchaseSystem/Cultivation PurposeSupplier · Lot · Unit Price
Cultivation propagation materialVariety · SourceQuantity and Quarantine
Field-grown rhizomesOrigin, cultivation period, specificationsFarms, Volume, Price
Water-grown rhizomesCultivation method and specificationsWater Quality · Lot · Price
Hydroponic rhizomeFacilities and cultivation methodsProduction volume · Contract
Leaf for wrapsLeaf length and colorActual quantity · Delivery date
petioleLength and thicknessVolume/Unit Price
Premium Fresh RhizomeWeight, Length, DiameterLot · Actual Unit Price
Washing muscleepidermis and woundsWashing Yield
Trimmed RhizomeUsable WeightTrim Yield
For grinding raw yamInternal soundness and standardsGrating Yield
Regular supplyProduct CycleActual volume
contract farmingCultivation Method · Buyer SpecArea, Quantity, Price
For Japanese cuisine and sushiPremium RhizomeDelivery cycle
For hotels and restaurantsFresh/GratedDelivery Date · Sample
For saucePurée/PasteMixture and Test Report
For dressingPaste/PowderFormula
Frozen GratedFreezing standardsMOQ
dry rhizomeMoisture, fragranceDry Yield
powderParticle size and moistureReport
leaf powderLeaf Lot · MoistureReport
Extra-standard healthy musclesSafety suitabilityRecovery
PB·OEMPaste, Sauce, DressingMOQ · Formula
exportFresh/ProcessedHS·Quarantine
importFresh/Paste/PowderHS·Raw Material Composition
Smart farm demonstrationNutrient Solution · Environmental Control · Video AIDataset
Research cooperationVariety · Cultivation · Rhizome · FlavorPRP
11. RFQ Request First

① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)

Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching

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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)

Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Taxonomy · Oriental scientific name · Horseradish isolation · Field/Water/Aquaculture · Rhizome/Leaf · Fresh · Paste · Frozen · Powder · RFQ basic structurecomplete
v1.1Verification of official domestic production, regions, markets, prices, current HSK, and import/export raw dataexpected
v2.0Detailed quality standards for variety, cultivation method, root size, leaf grade, flavor, grating, paste, and frozenexpected
v3.0Seedlings/Breeding Materials – Producers – Smart Farms – Processing Companies – Japanese Restaurants, Hotels, Sauces, PB Buyer Verified Container Combinationexpected