Five-spice Powder
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 340
- Protein (g)
- 6
- Fat (g)
- 3.5
- Carbs (g)
- 72
- Fiber (g)
- —
- Sodium (mg)
- 20
Values vary by blend and brand; sodium depends on whether salt is included. Aromatic oils and spice fibers influence bulk density and perceived potency.
Storage
- Room temp: up to 540 days
- Refrigerated: up to 0 days
- Frozen: up to 0 days
Five-spice powder is a finely ground Chinese spice blend typically made from star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds. Its aroma is warm with sweet licorice and a gentle tongue-tingle, and it tastes balanced yet intense. Cooks use it to flavor stir-fries, rub rich meats like pork and duck, enrich marinades, and perfume braises; it is commonly sold as a fine powder in small jars.\n\nThe blend developed in China across regional cuisines such as Cantonese and Sichuan and spread through East and Southeast Asia and global kitchens. Modern production cleans, dries, and grinds the spices before blending in standardized ratios.
Common Pairings
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Substitutions
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Recipes with Five-spice Powder
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