A Savory-Sweet, Creamy Crunch With a Bright Sichuan Tingle
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2026) — 50Hertz Tingly Foods is expanding its signature snack lineup with the launch of Tingly Cashews, a savory-sweet roasted cashew dusted with real green Sichuan pepper.
Known for its citrusy, tongue-tingling sensation, Sichuan pepper offers a different kind of “spice” — one that awakens rather than burns. With Tingly Cashews, 50Hertz brings that signature experience into a creamy, buttery nut, creating a snack that is savory-sweet, aromatic, gently electric, and entirely plant-based.
The launch follows the success of the brand’s Tingly Peanuts and marks a broader push toward building a full “tingly” snack portfolio.
A New Take on Snacking
To expand beyond peanuts, 50Hertz set out to create a cashew that carries the same clean, floral buzz that defines the brand — refined through careful sourcing, roasting, and flavor development.
The result is a roasted—not fried—cashew with a layered savory-sweet profile, balanced by the bright, citrusy lift of green Sichuan pepper. A subtle hint of chili adds warmth, while the pepper’s natural tingling effect creates a lingering, sensory finish.
“After living and eating all over the world, I’ve found nothing quite like Sichuan pepper,” said Yao Zhao, founder of 50Hertz Tingly Foods. “With our cashews, we wanted to capture that sense of surprise in a familiar form.”
What Sets Tingly Cashews Apart
- Real Sichuan (Szechuan) Pepper
A citrusy, numbing tingle — not traditional chili heat - Roasted, Not Fried
Preserves the cashew’s natural buttery texture - Savory-Sweet Balance
A layered profile of umami depth, gentle sweetness, and bright aroma - Plant-Based
100% vegan with 5g protein per serving
A Milestone for 50Hertz
Tingly Cashews represent a key step in 50Hertz’s evolution from a specialty ingredient brand into a broader snack company. The product reflects the company’s ability to scale while maintaining its focus on quality, sourcing, and craft.
Availability
Tingly Cashews are available now:
- Online: Amazon, 50HertzFoods.com
- Retail: Select specialty retailers nationwide
- Wholesale: Faire
MSRP: $9.99 per 100 g pouch
About 50Hertz Tingly Foods
50Hertz Tingly Foods is a Washington, D.C.–based company dedicated to introducing the vibrant, citrusy buzz of Sichuan pepper to a global audience. The brand takes its name from research showing that Sichuan pepper creates a tingling sensation at roughly 50 hertz — a spark you can taste.
Founded by Yao Zhao, the company has grown from hand-packed peppercorns into a national brand spanning snacks, spices, and specialty products.
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