Not hot and pungent as black pepper or chili pepper. It has a strong and unique aroma, slightly lemony flavor, and tingly numbness on lips and tongue. Unique aroma and numbing sensation both stimulate your smell and taste bud.
Often used as a seasoning for roasted meats and poultry, cooking fish, or other food. It can remove the fishy odor and increase appetite.
Widely used in Chinese dishes and is one of the Chinese Five Spice.
Packed in a sealed stand up pouch to preserve the natural scent