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Five-Spice Powder

Five-spice powder is a warm aromatic spice blend used to season meats, vegetables, marinades, and braises.

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About Five-Spice Powder

Five-spice powder is a dry seasoning blend traditionally associated with Chinese cooking, although commercial formulas vary. Common components include star anise, fennel, cassia or cinnamon, cloves, and Sichuan pepper. It is used in marinades, braises, roasted or grilled meats, stir-fries, vegetable dishes, and some baked or snack foods.

The blend produces a warm, sweetly aromatic, lightly numbing flavour. Aroma and heat differ according to the proportions and spices selected, since “five-spice” is not a fully standardized formula and some products replace or supplement commonly associated components.

It is sold as a tan to reddish-brown powder, usually added directly or mixed into a sauce. The dry blend remains powdery until combined with liquid or oil; cooking disperses its aroma and flavour through the dish, while the exact sensory result changes with the formula.

Ingredient type
powder

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Five-Spice Powder

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Five-Spice Powder nutrition & diet

Five-Spice Powder nutritional value

Product example: ASIAN GOURMET, CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER (Haddon House Food Products Inc)

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

Calories
0kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

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Portions & preparation

Use the actual blend and serving amount, because five-spice powders can differ in spice proportions, salt, sugar, and added flavorings. Dry powder, toasted spice, and paste-like preparations are not equivalent. Record whether it is sprinkled directly, mixed into a marinade, or incorporated into a cooked dish.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the named five-spice powder blend as sold, including its ingredient list, dry or paste form, and preparation method.

Diet considerations

The spices are plant-derived, but this is a blend whose compatibility depends on the recipe and brand. Salt, sugar, wheat-containing carriers, meat seasonings, dairy, or other animal additions may be present. A small seasoning portion usually contributes a different carbohydrate pattern from a sauce or sweetened marinade.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
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 — ASIAN GOURMET, CHINESE 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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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