Budo Sansho

Budo Sansho (Zanthoxylum) (Japanese Pepper)

In Japan, Sansho seeds have been found in archaeological sites, some of which date back to 5,000 years ago, suggesting it has been in use in some form since then. One thousand years ago, sansho was a taxable product and was used among people of noble ranking (Court nobles and high-ranking warriors). Ordinary people began to enjoy sansho about 400 to 500 years ago. Sansho was first used as a digestive medicine and an anthelmintic, but because of it's unique citrus aroma and electrifying hot flavor, it started to be used more generally as a spice.

Budo Sansho (grape sansho) is a variety of sansho first discovered about 180 years ago near Mt. Koya in Aridagawa town, Wakayama Prefecture. Budo sansho produces a large grain and is a superior variety containing abundant aroma and other active ingredients. Budo sansho has been cultivated for a long time, and Wakayama prefecture accounts for 70% of Japan's national production.

References

Kanja Sansyou-en Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama, Japan. https://matcha-jp.com/en/2724 https://www.britannica.com/plant/Zanthoxylum

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