Sichuan Glazed Beef & Mushroom Spice Kit

Despite the myth that spices are good for years, ground spices actually lose flavor within 3-6 months. Oxygen, light, heat, and humidity (common occurrences in a kitchen) cause the essential oils in spice to oxidize and decay. Without these aptly-named oils, spices lose their color, aroma, and flavor.

Occo spices are portioned into half-teaspoon pods and sealed for airtight freshness using a modified atmosphere packaging technique. Occo spice pods are made from aluminum, the most recycled and most recyclable material on the planet (75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today!). The rest of our product is made from paperboard which is easily recycled with paper and cardboard.

A simple supper of beef and mushrooms transforms into a luxe meal with the aid of a hot Chinese-inspired spice blend and an umami-rich glaze. Created by Chef Gregory Gourdet