Because of its beautiful appearance and rarity, it has been described as "the black pearl of the forest", "the black pearl of the mountain", and "the phantom spice".
The aroma has a unique citrus and lemongrass refreshing and mellow aroma.
It serves as a secret ingredient and spice in a variety of dishes, both Japanese and Western, to enhance the depth of flavor.
It can be used in a variety of ways, such as grinding it in a commercially available mill and using it as a spice, sprinkling it on meat and fish as it is to eliminate odors, or mixing a few grains with salads, sweets (also used in chocolate, baking), and regular coffee beans and grinding them together to enjoy a unique aroma, depth of aroma and taste.
This is Ma Gao ⤴, which has been purchased directly from producers of the Taroko tribe, one of the Taiwanese aboriginal (*1) tribes in Hualien City, located in eastern Taiwan.
This product is a food that has been approved for various notifications as an imported food and is purchased through official channels.
(*1) The title "Taiwanese aborigines" is an official title that they themselves have acquired and affirmed in order to overcome historical discrimination and erroneous designations.
In Taiwanese society, this title is used with pride, so it is written as it is with special respect and friendliness.