Wu Xiang Fen five-spice seasoning powder, 五香粉, in a 454 g bag, for roast duck and chicken, braises, marinades and stir-fries.
Wu Xiang Fen Five Spice Powder comes in a clear bag with a red top band and a round brand badge, a white panel with a fine swirl pattern and a deep red label framed in gold. The label shows 五香粉 in large gold characters, the words Wu Xiang Fen, 调味粉 for seasoning powder and a net weight of 454 g, with the line 广州市著名商标 across the top. As general background, five-spice powder is a spice mixture of five or more spices, commonly star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seeds, used in almost all branches of Chinese cuisine. The photos show the bag beside a bottle of soy sauce and fresh ginger, and next to a glossy roast duck sliced on a board with cucumber and spring onion. In a kitchen it seasons roast duck and chicken, sticky glazes, red-braised beef, tofu and stir-fried noodles. A pinch also warms marinades and dry rubs. The ingredients list is not visible in the photos, so check the bag before serving guests with allergies.
