Also known as 'Fagara or Hua Jiao', is the
outer husk of a dried ripe red berry (reddish-
brown shell with black seed inside) of
aromatic Chinese Prickly Ash tree. The
berries has moderate heat, peppery,
stronger & pungent than black pepper,
woody & resinous flavor and unique after-
taste as well as tongue-numbing sensation.

Uses: Used in Sichuan dishes and Chinese Five Spice
Mix. Also used sparingly in sauces, marinating food,
and stewing meats for incomparably delicious flavor.