Doubanjiang is made from broad beans, chili peppers, spices, and fine salt.It can be categorized into two major types based on its use: meal accompaniment type and seasoning type.Meal accompaniment type includes those produced in places like Zigong, Chengdu, Chongqing, such as aromatic oil, golden hooks, ham, etc., which have the characteristics of being fragrant, fresh, rich, slightly spicy, and soft.Seasoning type includes those from places like Pixian, Chengdu, Chongqing, such as Pixian Doubanjiang, fine red doubanjiang, and theatrical doubanjiang.
