SECHUAN BUTTONS

1.2 oz
$17.50
Counts: 50 ct.

Sechuan Buttons offer a truly unique experience, more a sensation than a flavor. Imagine the playful tingle of pop rocks or the fizzy sparkle of sparkling water on your tongue—Sechuan Buttons create a delightful, tingling buzz that’s unlike anything you've ever tasted!

 

FLAVOR

Slight lemon flavor, Electrifying, Sparkling, Tingling sensation.

COLOR

Yellow

TEXTURE

Velvety

USAGE

Beef Stir Fry, Lemon Sorbet, Negroni, Shrimp Wontons

SEASON

All Year-Round

GROWN

Long Island, New York

NATIVE TO

Africa and China

PACKING SIZE

50 ct. Clamshell

FOOD SAFETY

Primus GFSI Certified

DELIVERY

Next-day for everyone

 

Sechuan Buttons Details

Sechuan Buttons, also known as Szechuan Buttons, are dried flower buds renowned for their electrifying taste experience. Native to China and Africa, these buds are famous for their unique ability to create a tingling, numbing sensation on the tongue. They offer a slight lemon flavor with a distinctive, sparkling effect that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Chefs love Sechuan Buttons for their ability to turn any dish into a thrilling taste adventure. They’re like the party trick of the culinary world—one moment you’re enjoying a hint of citrus, and the next, your taste buds are doing a happy dance with a zesty, tingling sensation. 

Recipes and Tips:

Sechuan Buttons bring a unique punch to a variety of dishes and drinks. 

Add a thrilling twist to your beef stir fry with Sechuan Buttons, giving it an electrifying zing and a hint of lemon. Infuse lemon sorbet with Sechuan Buttons for a refreshing, tingling surprise that will elevate your dessert experience.

Due to their intense effect, it’s best to pair them thoughtfully with wines and other ingredients to balance their unique sensation.

Nutritional Facts:

Sechuan Buttons have been recognized for their diverse traditional uses, particularly for their antiseptic, antibacterial, and analgesic properties. Traditionally, they have been utilized to alleviate ailments such as toothaches, flu, and coughs.

However, their primary appeal in modern cuisine lies in their unique flavor profile and the electrifying sensation they bring to dishes and drinks.

Storage and Usage Tips:

Best kept in your refrigerator between 36 to 40°F in their clamshell packaging. This helps to maintain their potency and flavor.