Japanese Prickly Ash

DESCRIPTION:

This interesting herb is not often seen outside of Taiwan, and isn’t often known about within Taiwan. It is by far one of the loveliest aromatic herbs we have to offer. But this heavenly aroma comes with a catch. They are covered all over with near armor piercing spines, giving cactus a run for their money. Due to the preparation work involved this herb is often used in local family cooking, special events or expensive restaurants. We are working on developing a way to introduce this amazing herb to the world, in a much friendlier, less spine infused manner.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Zanthoxylum ailanthoides Siebold & Zucc.

FAMILY: Rutaceae

INGREDIENTS:

Japanese prickly ash foliage

CUISINE TYPES:

Taiwanese: herb for many aboriginal dishes

FLAVOR:

Sweet syrup aroma with hints of citrus

AVAILABILITY:

Year round, limited availability

PRODUCTION STYLE:

Grown on a polyculture farm without spray. Hand harvested and machine dried.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

Taiwan, Taidong.

EST. SHELF LIFE:

FRESH: 1-3 Weeks

DRIED: 1 Year

RELATED INFO:

SHIPPING METHODS:

Taiwan Shipping: 1-3 Day Postal Service, Black Cat and 7-11. Next day refrigerated and frozen delivery available door-to-door or to 7-11.

International Shipping Options: Postal Service (1-3 week air mail), EMS, Courier (DHL & FedEx), Air Freight (wholesale). Fresh produce unavailable outside of Taiwan.

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