Herb or Spice
Chinese Five-Spice
About This Entry
Chinese five-spice balances star anise, cinnamon, fennel, clove, and pepper — its sweet-savory blend pairs with Syrah, off-dry Riesling, and Peking duck wines.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- cinnamon
- pork loin
- star anise
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Multiple species
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chinese Five-Spice
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Multiple species
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent