Netizens suggested that hot pot unify the spiciness standard, and the Sichuan Hot Pot Association responded. Hot pot taste is attractive because there are a variety of spices, butter and clear oil mixed in proportion, giving off a mixed aroma with a vivid aftertaste.

Among the many spices, chili pepper is very important, and spicy taste is the "soul" of hot pot. The province's unified hot pot spicier index plan is being studied by the association.