> Horseradish is toxic in large amounts. Like ... more than a
> pound. A teaspoon, no. Note that there's a root called wasabi,
> which is milder than American horseradish. The 'wasabi powder'
> you see in the asian stores is just dried horseradish root (even
> though it claims to be wasabi).
>
> For an asthmatic or someone with other respiratory problems, I can
> see that it might cause a problem.

My thoughts exactly and I have a "meeting" with a doctor this week to
discuss the use of that type of "hot" food soon afterwards.

> I was surprised to see them
> doing habanero shooters - one ounce of habanero puree on the
> [real] Fear Factor show. If that's 'safe' then horseradish is
> certainly no problem.

You couldn't pay me enough to do a Habernero shot... That's as close to
suicide as you can probably egt without actually making it a success.

> You should probably ask a doctor, though. I only play one on the
> Internet.

Yup. And I'm playing professional researcher.
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