Chinese Five Spice Blend
Tuna Spice’s Five Spice Powder brings the soul of traditional Chinese cooking to your kitchen. Designed around the five fundamental flavor profiles—sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami—this blend is crafted from: Star anise, Cloves, Chinese cinnamon (Cassia), Sichuan peppercorns, Fennel seeds. This versatile powder adds warmth, complexity, and depth to roasted meats, stir-fried dishes, braises, marinades, and fried snacks. Its bold aromatic profile makes it a key ingredient in both home cooking and industrial food production.
Freshly ground and blended in authentic Chinese proportions, this formula delivers an intense aroma and rich complexity with just a small amount. Beyond Chinese cuisine, it performs brilliantly in fusion recipes, snacks, and gourmet seasoning applications.
Quality Specifications
Available Forms:
Fine Powder – Traditional Chinese Style
Custom ratio versions (e.g. reduced heat profile) upon request
Color:
Deep brown with warm reddish hues
Reflects the natural tones of star anise and cassia
Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.3%
Volatile Oil Components: Anethole, Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol, Limonene
Allergen Note: May contain traces of rosemary or black pepper due to shared production lines
Packaging Options
10–25 kg kraft bags (with inner PE liner)
1–5 kg vacuum bags or boxed units for HoReCa and industry
250g to 1 kg glass jars or kraft zip pouches for retail
Application Areas
Classic Chinese recipes like roasted duck, pork, and marinated meats
Slow cooking techniques such as "Red Cooking" (braised soy-based dishes)
Fusion noodle, tofu, and vegetable dishes
Savory snack coating (e.g. seasoned nuts, crackers)
Asian soup bases and dipping sauces
Why Choose Tuna Spice?
Authentic formula based on traditional Chinese culinary heritage
High-impact aroma from freshly ground, potent ingredients
No additives or colorants – 100% pure and natural spices
Produced in ISO 22000:2018 & HACCP-certified facilities
Suitable for export to Asian, European, and American markets
Custom blends and scalable supply for industrial manufacturers