Sichuan peppercorns unique aroma and flavor are not hot or pungent like black, white, or chili peppers. Instead, it has slight lemony overtones and creates a tingly numbness in the mouth. They give Chinese peppercorn oil a tingling, buzzing, numbing sensation. Sichuan Pepper is often used as a seasoning for roasted meats and poultry, and other food. It can remove the fishy odor and increase appetite — an essential ingredient in Chinese Five Spice and many Asian dishes. NO ADDITIVES: Sichuan peppercorns are all-natural, sun-dried without additive coloring. We never add anything else to any process.