seasoning-blends
Robusto Shichimi Togarashi
Burlap & Barrel is a Public Benefit Corporation that sources directly from smallholder farmers, ensuring the spices are sun-dried and never irradiated. This blend uses high-quality Silk Chili and rare citrus peels instead of generic fillers.
Quality & Materials
Contains Silk Chili, Black Urfa Chili, Triple Citrus Peel, Sesame Seeds, and Poppy Seeds. Zero salt or sugar added.
Evidence & Testing
Spices are non-irradiated and tested for purity. While they don't publish every lab report publicly like Diaspora, their direct-trade audit trail is impeccable.
Brand Transparency
B-Corp certified. They provide detailed origin stories for every component of the blend, including the specific region in Turkey for the chilies.
Value Assessment
Premium pricing reflects the direct-trade model where farmers are paid 2-10x the commodity rate.
Why Not Alternatives?
Most Shichimi Togarashi blends use cheap citric acid and stale seaweed; B&B uses actual Triple Citrus Peel and hand-harvested seaweed, resulting in a significantly more bioavailable and flavorful profile.
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