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Japanese pepper

Japanese pepper usually means sanshō, an aromatic husk spice with citrus notes and tingling heat, used whole or ground for seasoning.

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About Japanese pepper

Japanese pepper commonly refers to sanshō, the aromatic spice made from the husks of the fruit of the Japanese pepper plant. It is unrelated to black pepper in plant identity and flavour. The name can refer to fresh leaves, whole husks, or ground spice, which are used differently.

The dried husks are usually greenish or reddish-brown and have a citrus-like aroma, tingling sensation, and warm, peppery flavour. They are used whole or ground as a seasoning, while fresh leaves may garnish or flavour foods. Packaged ground sanshō loses aroma more quickly than whole husks.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Japanese pepper fruit

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Japanese pepper nutrition & diet

Japanese pepper nutritional value

Reference: Spices, "Sansho" (Japanese pepper), ground

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
375kcal
Protein
10.3g
Carbs
69.6g
Fat
6.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh leaves, whole dried husks, and ground spice are distinct forms with different moisture and concentration. Compare equivalent forms, especially when the ingredient is used in small seasoning amounts.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • 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: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023, corrected March 2026 — 17066 ↗. 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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