Chinese prickly ash has become a hot commodity in Japan
4hw.com.cn: Chinese spices have always been civilized in the world. Pepper is our most commonly used seasoning. Recently, pepper has become popular in Japan. Pepper is used in major restaurants. Let's see the details below.
On April 18, it was reported that Japanese media said that the market of 'Pepper', a favorite spice in Chinese food, is expanding rapidly in Japan. The feeling that numbs the tongue and lips is loved by young Japanese women. The taste of pepper is not only in restaurants, but also gradually into every household in Japan. In 2018, the scale of pepper related market in Japan reached about 100 million yen (about 5.99 million yuan), which more than doubled in four years. Affected by increased demand, import prices are also rising.
According to the Japanese economic news website on April 18, pepper is widely used in Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It is characterized by a refreshing aroma like citrus and a unique taste that numbs the tongue.
The estimation of Japanese food manufacturer sb food based on the data of investigation company intage shows that in 2018, the domestic pepper market in Japan was 101 million yen (about 6.05 million yuan), an increase of 29% year-on-year. Compared with the representative spice pepper (the market scale is 4.7 billion yen), the market scale of pepper is small, but the growth rate exceeds that of pepper which has shown a slight downward trend.
The transaction price of pepper varies according to the place of origin and grade. The price of ordinary grade pepper produced in Shandong Province of China is about 2100-2300 yen (about 126-138 yuan) per kilogram. According to the introduction of professional trade agencies, it has "more than doubled in the past 10 years". China's domestic demand is also expanding.
It is reported that the 'pepper hemp pot' made of pepper is widely praised in restaurants in Japan. In addition, food manufacturers also flexibly apply it to Mapo Tofu, pasta sauce and cup noodles. Sb food introduces the recipe of using pepper on its company home page. On popular recipe websites, soup free noodles with pepper, Chinese cabbage soup and fried chicken also seem to be very popular.
It is reported that in Japanese, there is a word from Chinese - "mahuo", which means going to many restaurants and eating all kinds of spicy dishes. The number of young Japanese women who like spicy flavor is also increasing. Instagram also has many cooking photos made of pepper. The operator of 'Kaldi coffee farm', an imported food store selling pepper related goods, said that '(pepper) brings a taste experience different from pepper. It is popular because it can make people have endless aftertaste'. Professional firms also said: 'as long as you sprinkle a little, you can make the taste of the dishes very authentic. I don't think it's just a fire, but will really integrate into our life. "