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SandB Wasabi Tube
International & World Foods
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SandB Wasabi Tube

S&B
1.52 oz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

S&B Wasabi Tube is a small, punchy green paste that typically lives in the international/Asian foods aisle or the refrigerated ethnic condiments section alongside pickled ginger, soy sauce, sushi rice, and nori sheets. In many grocery stores you'll also find it near condiments and squeeze-tube products so shoppers can grab it when assembling take-home sushi or making quick Asian-inspired meals. This product suits quick weeknight sushi nights, takeout upgrades, party platters, and any shopping trip where shoppers plan to assemble sushi, sashimi, or spicy dipping sauces. Brand messaging leans on Japanese heritage — “Japanese food quality,” product of Japan — and targets home cooks, sushi enthusiasts, and adventurous eaters looking for authentic flavor with convenience; the tube format conveys practicality for singles, couples, or small households. Labeling includes a clear “Gluten Free” claim and small-format, utilitarian packaging rather than child-oriented or organic certifications; it does not position itself as “all-natural,” and contains artificial color and flavor. In plain language, this is an industrially prepared condiment made with stabilizers, sweeteners, and flavor additives. Sensory details: the paste is smooth, dense, vividly green, and stored in a small squeeze tube that preserves potency — a pea-sized dab delivers a nasal-clearing, sinus-tingling heat that hits more as sharp top-note pungency than sustained chili warmth. Rituals include dotting it on sushi, blending into mayo for sandwiches or dips, and adding a quick hit to dressings. The tube encourages low-waste, measured use and a quick flavor lift to simple home meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 1
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Horseradish,, Sorbitol,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Rice, Bran, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Water,, Wasabi,, Artificial, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Turmeric,, Xanthan, Gum,, Artificial, Color, (FD&C, Blue, No., 1)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Rice Bran Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • FD&C Blue No. 1 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (sorbitol, modified starch, artificial flavor/color, xanthan gum) and is an industrially formulated condiment, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about SandB Wasabi Tube

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The wasabi tube has a modest calorie count and provides a punch of flavor without a lot of added sugars. However, it's not exactly a nutritional powerhouse, so if you're looking for a salad substitute, you might want to keep looking.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
game-day-prep

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