Can't decide?
Find your funk
Same savory, fermented soul. Three levels of heat. Pick yours.
Mild heat · 20,000 SHU
Wei's Funky Beans
Our mildest—with a real kick. Savory fermented black beans, shiitake, garlic and ginger with a gentle ma-la tingle. Great for everyday spooning.
Heat
8 oz jarFree shippingVegan · GF
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Our mildest heat is on its way. Check back soon!
What's in the jar
- Sichuan ma-la styled fermented black bean condiment and paste with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, chili and numbing pepper.
- Vegan, gluten free, low salt, no preservatives.
- Minimally processed, only the freshest ingredients used. Extremely versatile flavor which can be used with any cuisine.
Medium heat · 45,000–50,000 SHU
Wei's Funky Beans
The original. A bold, lively kick meets deep, savory flavor, with the full ma-la tingle of red and green Sichuan peppercorns.
Heat
8 oz jarFree shippingVegan · GF
What's in the jar
- Sichuan ma-la styled fermented black bean condiment and paste with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, chili and numbing pepper.
- Vegan, gluten free, low salt, no preservatives.
- Minimally processed, only the freshest ingredients used. Extremely versatile flavor which can be used with any cuisine.
Spicy heat · 80,000 SHU
Wei's Funky Beans
Our boldest heat. A fiery chili kick up front with plenty of savory, fermented depth underneath. For the heat seekers.
Heat
8 oz jarFree shippingVegan · GF
What's in the jar
- Sichuan ma-la styled fermented black bean condiment and paste with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, chili and numbing pepper.
- Vegan, gluten free, low salt, no preservatives.
- Minimally processed, only the freshest ingredients used. Extremely versatile flavor which can be used with any cuisine.
How hot is hot?
Mild heat
20,000 SHU
Our mildest—with a real kick.
In the serrano pepper range.
Medium heat
45,000–50,000 SHU
Turn up the heat.
Near the upper end of the cayenne pepper range.
Spicy heat
80,000 SHU
For the heat seekers.
In the Thai chili pepper range.
Quiz
Find your spice level
Your matchMild
A little tingle on your tongue.
Meet our mildest funk: savory, flavorful, and still bringing a spicy kick.
- Heat:
- 20,000 SHU · Our gentlest heat
- Your kind of adventure:
- Comfort with a twist — stir a spoonful into the dishes you already love, from fried rice to grilled cheese.
- Something unexpected — try it swirled into cream cheese, whisked into salad dressing, or dabbed on sharp cheddar.
- Full-on funky — make it the star: a mapo tofu base, a marinade for grilled meat, or a bold stir-fry starter.
- Try it on:
- Eggs, avocado toast, or rice. Start with a little and add more to taste.
New to heat? Start small—even our Mild has a kick.
Your matchMedium
Turn up the heat.
A bold, lively kick meets deep, savory flavor. For bites that deserve a little more funk.
- Heat:
- 45,000–50,000 SHU · Our middle heat level
- Your kind of adventure:
- Comfort with a twist — stir a spoonful into the dishes you already love, from fried rice to grilled cheese.
- Something unexpected — try it swirled into cream cheese, whisked into salad dressing, or dabbed on sharp cheddar.
- Full-on funky — make it the star: a mapo tofu base, a marinade for grilled meat, or a bold stir-fry starter.
- Try it on:
- Noodles, dumplings, or roasted vegetables.
Your matchHot
Unleash the fire.
Our boldest heat brings a fiery kick to the party, with plenty of savory flavor underneath.
- Heat:
- 80,000 SHU · Our boldest heat
- Your kind of adventure:
- Comfort with a twist — stir a spoonful into the dishes you already love, from fried rice to grilled cheese.
- Something unexpected — try it swirled into cream cheese, whisked into salad dressing, or dabbed on sharp cheddar.
- Full-on funky — make it the star: a mapo tofu base, a marinade for grilled meat, or a bold stir-fry starter.
- Try it on:
- Pizza, noodles, or anything ready for a serious kick. Start with a small amount and build from there.