Szechuan (or Szechwan) pepper is actually not even a peppercorn. It is a berry from an Asian bush. Eaten alone, the Szechuan pods create a numbing sensation inside your mouth. Szechuan pepper is not as spicy hot as you may expect, it has more of a citrus, woodsy aroma. Mixed with salt, an entirely new seasoning is created. From the most extravagant gourmet dinners to sprinkling on top of a plate of French fries, Szechuan Pepper Salt is the missing link that your taste buds have been longing for.