Lemon pepper (Maqaw)

Maqaw (or also known as MÃ ng Tang or Lemon pepper or May Chang) is scientifically known as Litsea Cubeba, belonging to the Lauraceae family. This is an evergreen tree , 5-12m high, usually growing in mountainous areas. It is native to Southeast Asia and China. The tree usually blooms in the spring and summer and get harvested during July-August. Its fruit is green and then turns black upon its ripe. The fruit size is similar to pepper, as such it is also called mountain pepper.

This fruit contains a lot of essential oil and is used as a spice thanks for its extremely attractive scent. Its aroma has a strange impact with great combination of aroma of lemon, lemongrass, ginger and mandarin as well. Just add a little Maqaw to any dish, it immediately smells. The taste of Maqaw is less intense and spicy than chili and regular pepper, it can be easily applied to a variety of dishes from baked ones to desserts.

The specifications:

Botanincal name: Litsea Cubeba

Moisture: 12% max

Natural color

No fungus, No preservatives, no coloring

Shelf life: 3 years

Taste: light spicy

Origin: Da Bac, Hoa Binh, Vietnam