Product Description
Our Chinese 5 spice is a blend of quintessential spices. Chinese Five-spice may be used as a spice rub for chicken, duck, pork and seafood, in red cooking recipes, or added to the breading for fried foods. Five spice is used in recipes for Cantonese roasted duck, as well as beef stew. It is used as a marinade for Vietnamese broiled chicken. Use it as a mix ingredient in Five-spice chicken and mushroom pies and see what a difference this savoury spice makes to your taste buds. This is a kitchen essential for wide use in various cuisines.
 
Our Chinese 5 spice is a blend of quintessential spices; in descending order comprising of Fennel, cassia, star anise, black pepper, cloves.

Botanical Name: Not Applicable (A fine blend of spices)
Origin: Various Countries (Blended in the United Kingdom)
Colour: Light to Medium Brown
 
Description
This fragrant spice blend is pungent and vibrant, essential for many classic Chinese dishes and perfect for spicy food lovers seeking bold flavours. Five-spice powder packs some serious aromatic punch; it’s all you need to season chicken breasts, salmon, steak and ham. Five-spice powder can also add complexity and savouriness to sweets and savoury dishes alike. Enjoy Chinese five-spice spare-ribs by using the 5 – spice in the marinade ingredient mix. The five-spice powder mixture has followed the Chinese diaspora and has been incorporated into other national cuisines throughout Asia and Europe.
 
Packaging
Please be informed that our advertised pack presentation photo(s) may differ from what we send you, as we are continually improving on our product packs. They may come in silver-coloured metallised pouches or brown polykraft pouches or pack of different colour or design. Whatever pack type is used to dispatch your order, what remains constant is our unique logo whose theme -'Quality Service-Quality Products' is our insignia of trust. In all situation, all Rockedge spices have been quality assessed to ensure you derive the maximum nutritional benefit in your meal or preparation.

Our spices are packed in pouches that are certified to Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) - formerly known as the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Thus, conferring assurance to you that the spice contents are kept fresh with long lasting organoleptic or sensory appeal to our customers.

Rockedge spices logo is a UK registered trademark. Be rest assured that what you receive from us bears the exact same quality as advertised.
 
Usage
Five-spice powder has a distinct liquorice-like flavour with sweet and warm nourishment from the star anise and fennel constituents. Cloves add a cooling sensation while the black peppercorns add a fiery peppery note. Spice up your Sticky Chinese chicken traybake with our Chinese 5 spice powder. Chinese five-spice rubbed on salmon fillet served with the classic Indian side dish, sag aloo, lightens up your taste bud and body with a meal that’s packed with omega-3!

Taste: Typical of mixed ingredients (Slightly spicy with a distinct sweet liquorice-like flavour due to star anis)
Flavour: Warm spicy and sweet aromatic flavour
Suitable for: Halal, Kosher, Vegetarians and Vegans

Storage: Cool, dry, away from direct heat or light.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1tsp (2.3g) – % Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.2g – 0%
Saturated Fat 0g – 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g – 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g – 0%
Cholesterol 0mg – 0%
Sodium 1.8mg – 0%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g – 0%
Dietary Fibre 0.8g – 3%
Sugars 0g –
Protein 0.2g –
Vitamin A – 0.1%
Vitamin C – 0.3%
Calcium – 1.3%
Iron – 2.1%.
Calories: – 6.5
Calculations above are from Literature value using Nutrition Facts software.
* Percent (%) Daily Value (DV) shows the quantity of nutrient in a serving of food that contributes to a daily diet. Food nutrition advice is usually based on 2,000 calories a day.
 
Nutrition information and energy values available on the reverse side of pack.
 
Health benefits:
The spices included in this mix are rich in antioxidants and are also a terrific source of minerals such as copper, iron, and manganese. Fennel seed regulate blood pressure level. Rich in dietary fibre, it is powerful to control cholesterol level. Cassia is both an anti-depressant and is popularly used for treating diabetes. Cassia is good for digestive health and Cassia oil is known for getting away with the feeling of nausea and vomiting and get a refreshing feel. Applying cassia oil to body protects one against mosquito bites. It is free from any allergies and is extremely natural. Black pepper improves digestion, helps relieve coughs and colds, treats skin problems, and boosts metabolism to enhance weight loss efforts. Star anis inhibit bacterial growth and studies have shown its effectiveness as an antibiotic. Cloves are high in antioxidants and have anti bacteria properties. They contain several important vitamins and may help to protect against cancer.
 
Allergy Advice
Contains No Known Allergens.

Please note: where products are indicated as not having an allergen present this refers to the product not being formulated or wholly derived from the particular ingredient. Allergen handling policies and procedures are in place through the supply chain to reduce the likelihood of cross contamination from allergens however this cannot be guaranteed. Where specific guarantees are required, please contact Rockedge Ventures (UK) Ltd for further information.