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Sichuan-style chili oil condiment made with Sichuan peppercorns, chili, fermented black bean paste, and aromatics. Non-GMO. Gluten-free (tamari-based). Umami-forward. No added MSG — glutamates are naturally present from fermented black bean paste.
Non-GMO. Gluten-free. Ingredients: avocado oil, chilis, onion, tamari, Sichuan peppercorns, black bean paste, spices. No artificial flavours or colours.
Fly By Jing founded 2019 by Jing Gao (Chengdu). Sichuan peppercorns and chilis sourced from Sichuan province. No third-party Fairtrade certification.
'No added MSG' is accurate — umami is derived from naturally occurring glutamates in fermented black bean paste, not added monosodium glutamate. Sichuan peppercorn (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) is not a true pepper; its characteristic numbing sensation (málà) derives from hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, not capsaicin.