Is horseradish the same as mustard? Understanding the difference in taste and heat in one article

Do you know horseradish? It is a plant - do you know what it looks like? Many people say that mustard and horseradish are the same, that it is one plant - is that really so? Horseradish is also known as western wasabi, wasabi radish and so on, and is not a plant native to China. Horseradish originates from eastern Europe and Turkey, and a small amount is also cultivated in Qingdao and the suburbs of Shanghai in our country.

Horseradish can not only be used as a condiment, but can also be used as medicine. Since ancient times it has been a traditional Chinese medicinal herb for diuresis and stimulating the nerves, and in recent years it has been found to have a relatively strong anti-cancer effect as well. I never expected it to have such effects.

The difference between horseradish and mustard: true mustard is actually the seed of the mustard plant (Brassica juncea). The powder ground from mustard seeds is mustard, and the oil pressed from mustard seeds is mustard oil. Mustard and mustard oil are common condiments in northern China, mainly used to make various cold dishes with a mustard flavour, such as mustard cucumber, mustard duck feet or mustard chicken shreds. So horseradish and mustard are two completely different plants.

Although horseradish and mustard are two completely different things, the two taste very similar. Exactly how spicy is horseradish? Is it as spicy as mustard? Some people say it is even spicier than mustard, but you will have to taste it yourself to know.