wasabi

Question

I can't seem to find wasabi with a hechsher and would like to know if S&B wasabi is kosher. (Should I be concerned about davar charif with wasabi/horseradish)? Ingredients: Horseradish, Lactose, Corn Oil, Sorbitol, Salt, Water, Artificial Flavor, Turmeric, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Artificial Color(FD & C Yellow #5, FD & C Blue #1) (Those are the ingredients listed. Is there a concern about ingredients not listed on the package)? Another Japanese food question: I found some rice noodles whose only ingredients are rice and water. I assume they have been cooked in processing, but they need to be cooked further (boiled in water) in order to eat. Is there a concern of bishul akum here?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

Wasabi.... It is fine. There is no such thing as ingredients not listed on the package. (see our FAQ's section). Rice & Water.... No Problem. AA