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Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Chinese five-spice powder is the ground form of an aromatic spice blend used in marinades, braises, roasted foods, and savory seasonings.

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About Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Chinese five-spice powder is the finely ground form of an aromatic Chinese seasoning blend. Common formulations include star anise, fennel, cassia or cinnamon, cloves, and Sichuan pepper, although commercial products differ in proportions and may include additional spices.

It produces sweet, warm, woody, licorice-like, and peppery aromas and flavours. The powder is used in marinades, braises, roasted meats, poultry, vegetables, tofu, and savoury seasoning mixtures, either sprinkled directly or incorporated into a wet coating.

Chinese five-spice powder is usually sold as a brown or reddish-brown powder. Its fine grind distributes readily through coatings and marinades; products may differ in grind, salt content, proportions, and added ingredients, so preparation changes the seasoning’s concentration in the finished dish.

Ingredient type
powder

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Chinese Five-Spice Powder

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Chinese Five-Spice Powder nutrition & diet

Chinese Five-Spice Powder nutritional value

Product example: WEI-CHUAN, FIVE SPICE POWDER (Wei-Chuan U S A Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

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Portions & preparation

Use Chinese five-spice powder in small recipe portions because its ground aromatic ingredients are concentrated in flavor. Compare freshness, grind, and blend composition when interpreting references. A preparation mixed into oil, sauce, batter, meat, or vegetables should be evaluated as the finished dish rather than as powder alone.

Compare the right form: Match references to commercial or homemade Chinese five-spice powder, with its exact component list and the powder portion used in food.

Diet considerations

The powder is generally plant-derived, but blend formulas vary by brand or recipe. Check for salt, sugar, starches, cereal ingredients, or processing aids before assigning dietary compatibility. The final dish may contain animal ingredients, coatings, or substantial cereal-based components, while carbohydrate patterns depend on the recipe and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — WEI-CHUAN, FIVE SPICE POWDER ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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