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Sichuan Pepper

Safe

Whole-food spice. whole foods are classified none unless allergen-significant.

Found in

128 products

What it is

Dried husks of Zanthoxylum berries (not a true pepper); used in Sichuan cuisine for its citrusy flavor and tongue-numbing tingle.

Whole-food spice; key flavor in Sichuan/Chinese dishes.

What regulators actually say

"This part establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce, meaning fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption."

21 CFR Part 112 — Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption — law.cornell.edu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole-food spice.

European Union — EFSA

Whole-food spice.

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