Is Zanthoxylum piperitum Edible? The Culinary Guide to Japanese Pepper
                                
                                
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                                Used for over a thousand years in East Asian cuisine, *Zanthoxylum piperitum*, known as Sansho, is indeed edible and highly prized. This spice, from a prickly ash tree, offers a signature lemony flavor and a mild, tingling sensation, making it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.