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Shichimi Togarashi

Japanese seven-spice blend of chilli, sesame, citrus peel and seaweed.

Shichimi Togarashi — illustrative ingredient image

About Shichimi Togarashi

Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese seven-spice blend used as a seasoning, particularly with soups, noodles, rice dishes, and other savory foods. Its stated components include chilli, sesame, citrus peel, and seaweed, with the remaining ingredients and proportions varying among blends.

The flavour is generally spicy and aromatic, with chilli heat alongside sesame richness, citrus fragrance, and savoury seaweed notes. Exact intensity, aroma, and balance depend on the blend, so sensory details are not uniform across products.

It is sold as a dry, loose powder or coarse mixture, usually in small containers. It can be sprinkled directly over finished food or stirred into a dish; cooking may soften its aroma and distribute its heat, while dry use keeps its fragrance and texture more distinct.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Shichimi Togarashi nutrition & diet

Shichimi Togarashi nutritional value

Product example: SHICHIMI TOGARASHI (The Kroger Co.)

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

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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
0.0g

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Portions & preparation

Treat shichimi togarashi as a seasoning blend and use the exact packaged recipe for reference. Chilli, sesame, citrus peel, seaweed, and other customary components can vary in proportion and identity. Consider whether it is sprinkled dry or mixed into a sauce, broth, coating, or prepared condiment.

Compare the right form: Match the branded or house blend, including its precise spices, seeds, citrus peel, seaweed, salt, and any added ingredients.

Diet considerations

This is a plant-derived spice blend when its listed components are limited to plant ingredients, seeds, citrus, and seaweed. Brand and recipe variations may introduce fish, animal-derived flavorings, dairy, or cereal ingredients. Compatibility therefore depends on the complete ingredient list and the preparation in which it is used.

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 — SHICHIMI TOGARASHI ↗. 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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