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Seasoned Pioneers Chinese Five Spice Blend

27g

Chinese Five Spice (5 Spice) is the iconic union of five powerful ingredients: star anise, Sichuan pepper, fennel seeds, cassia and clove. The spice mix has a strong aniseed flavour, overlaid with warm, peppery notes.

Known as “Wu Xiang Fen” in Mandarin, Chinese Five Spice was first created to represent the perfect partnership of Yin and Yang. It is believed to contain the five main flavours within Chinese cooking: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savoury.

The spice mix holds deep cultural significance throughout Chinese cuisine. Being one of the essential flavour profiles in traditional Chinese cooking, you’ll always find this 5 Spice being used in festive dishes and during important occasions, such as Chinese New Year celebrations.

This product works perfectly within stir-fries or with fatty meats like duck, goose and pork belly. It is either rubbed all over to season the meat before cooking or mixed with fresh ginger and soy sauce to make a marinade.

The spice mix is also found in some sweet dishes such as chocolate tortes, biscuits and loaf cakes and even fruit-based dishes. It adds a hint of warmth and complexity to the sweetness.

Additionally, in traditional Chinese medicine, it’s always been believed that the 5 spices hold various health benefits. For example, star anise can be used to aid digestion, while Sichuan peppercorns are known for their warmth and potential to alleviate certain ailments.


£2.99
(£2.99 / 27g)
Product details

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change. You are advised to always read the product label for ingredients, nutrition, dietary claims and allergens.

Star Anise, Whole

Sichuan Pepper, Whole

Fennel Seeds, Whole

Cassia Bark, Whole

Clove Buds 'Hand-Select', Whole

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Helen Gould

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2 months ago

Jackie Bland

I had to ring the Store and get my order taken back to the shop as it didn't arrive within the slot and I had to leave for an appointment I couldn't be late for. The person I spoke to said the delivery had left 20 minutes prior, we're 15 minutes max away from the store.

Anyway I collected my order later no probs but paid for a delivery.

2 months ago

ALAN RICKARD

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2 months ago

Anonymous

Mixed feelings. Was able to place online order but on delivery date had email to say product was not available and I would be receiving a refund. Disappointing but dealt with quickly by staff

4 months ago

Patricia Caines

Order was good but I did send message to have it delivered as near to 2pm , not 1.15 ,to make sure I was back from visiting Mr CAINES

4 months ago

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6 months ago

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