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Facts about Szechuan Pepper

Fagara (Szechuan Pepper), originated in China, where in ancient times it flavoured foods and wines offered to the gods. The Chinese brew it in teas and also gave it as gifts to friends.

Today it is a popular spice in the south of China, Japan, and North India especially to flavour meat dishes.

Szechuan Pepper is an essential ingredient in the chinese 5 spice blend. It pairs well with Citrus, soy sauce, plum sauce and black bean paste.

Therapeutic use: Chinese use Szechuan Pepper as a traditional cure for dysentery. Today we have the crushed Chilies on offer which have been proven to be one of the most popular spice in New Zealand's kitchen's.

The characteristic pungency of chillies comes from the presence of capsaicin, which stimulates the digestive and circulatory processes.

Dried chillies and chilli powder will keep almost indefinitely in an airtight container.

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