# Sichuan Peppercorn Chili Oils Blank Slate's Chili Oil is Made with Premium Real Food Ingredients By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-slate References: [blankslatekitchen](http://www.blankslatekitchen.com/products/sichuan-chili-oil/) [Blank Slate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-slate) offers a unique '[Sichuan Chili Oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundberg-x-fly-by-jing)' that elevates all types of dishes with layers of spice and aromatic flavor. The oil is made domestically in small batches, spotlights premium real food ingredients, and is formulated without any sugar, preservatives, or additives. It's also non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and contains no nuts, soy, or dairy—making it a versatile addition for consumers with varying diet restrictions. A few key ingredients include [sunflower and sesame oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezable-cooking-oils), chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, fresh ginger, shallots, and garlic. The pantry staple can be used to take anything from a typical egg breakfast to an appetizer spread to the next level, with Blank Slate supplying plenty of recipes and inspiration through its website. Image Credit: Blank Slate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Real Food Ingredients:** Opportunity to create more food products using high-quality, natural ingredients without preservatives or additives. - **Versatile Products for Consumers with Dietary Restrictions:** Innovative potential to develop food items that cater to vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free diets. - **Elevating Everyday Dishes:** Disruptive potential for creating condiments or seasonings that add unique flavor and spice to common meals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to produce premium chili oils and other pantry staples with real food ingredients. - **Specialty Diet/superfood Products:** Opportunity to develop a range of specialty products for consumers with dietary restrictions, such as vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options. - **Recipe Websites and Food Bloggers:** Opportunity for recipe websites and food bloggers to create and showcase recipes using the innovative Sichuan chili oil as an ingredient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic Chinese Chili Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sichuan-chili-crisp.md) - [Electric Flavorful Chili Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sichuan-gold.md) - [Chili Oil Crunch Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-oil-crunch-mix.md) - [Gut-Healthy Chili Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbloom.md) - [Garlic-Rich Chili Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-garlic-chili-crunch.md) - [Indian-Style Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-style-chili-crisp.md) - [Spicy Pepper Body Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superchili-body-mask.md) - [Small-Batch Chili-Lime Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilito-chile-lime-seasoning.md) - [Mexican Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-macha.md)