Description

Chinese 5 Spice originated in Southern China many, many lifetimes ago. Legend says that the Chinese were aiming to produce a “wonder powder” that was to incorporate all the five elements of – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These 5 elements were to portray the five flavours of sour, bitter, sweet, savoury, and salty.

Chinese 5 Spice blend is a powdered spice mixture of 5 (sometimes more) spices used predominately in Chinese & Vietnamese cuisine. It’s the most well-known Chinese seasoning blends. Chinese 5 Spice has been used for centuries yet my research could not identify and pinpoint the exact origins. It’s still a bit of a mystery.

What was fascinating to me was that Chinese 5 Spice has roots imbedded in traditional Chinese medicine. It was believed that the mixture would stimulate “internal harmony” by infusing or marrying the 5 ingredients together and would help one to achieve balance in the mind and the body. Then clearly, I need to shovel this seasoning into all my foods! I also read that traditionally, Chinese 5 Spice Blend was used as an antiseptic and to cure indigestion as well.

Available in:

• 25, 50, 100, or 150 gram pouch
• 120 gram, 250 gram or 350 gram jar