SPICEPEDIA

Why is there so much impurity in the Sichuan pepper you find in the market?

Why is there so much impurity in the Sichuan pe...

What causes the prevalence of impurity in the Sichuan pepper available in the market? 1. Chaotic Farming Practices: Sichuan pepper cultivation is often led by individual farmers, with a multitude...

Why is there so much impurity in the Sichuan pe...

What causes the prevalence of impurity in the Sichuan pepper available in the market? 1. Chaotic Farming Practices: Sichuan pepper cultivation is often led by individual farmers, with a multitude...

Clove

Do you know there are 'male' & 'female’ cloves?

Clove, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum, is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to the North Moluccas Islands in Indonesia. It has been around for several thousand years and...

Do you know there are 'male' & 'female’ cloves?

Clove, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum, is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to the North Moluccas Islands in Indonesia. It has been around for several thousand years and...

FENNEL vs CUMIN

How to differentiate FENNEL vs CUMIN?

Check the color: Fennel is yellow-green, cumin is yellow-brown or gray-brown

How to differentiate FENNEL vs CUMIN?

Check the color: Fennel is yellow-green, cumin is yellow-brown or gray-brown

the quality of spices

How does moisture & humidityimpact the quality ...

Moisture and humidity can affect the quality of spices on both ends. High moisture content in spices directly can affect their sensory characteristics and susceptibility to mold. However, insufficient moisture...

How does moisture & humidityimpact the quality ...

Moisture and humidity can affect the quality of spices on both ends. High moisture content in spices directly can affect their sensory characteristics and susceptibility to mold. However, insufficient moisture...

unique phenomenal numbing sensation sichuan peppercorns

Where does the unique phenomenal numbing sensat...

“Numbness” and “spiciness” are not actual tastes but sensory perceptions. While spiciness is characterized by a piercing, warming sensation, numbness, known as “má 麻” in Chinese, involves a combination of...

Where does the unique phenomenal numbing sensat...

“Numbness” and “spiciness” are not actual tastes but sensory perceptions. While spiciness is characterized by a piercing, warming sensation, numbness, known as “má 麻” in Chinese, involves a combination of...