Star Anise - Premium Quality

A spice commonly called star anise, staranise, star anise seed, Chinese star anise, or badian that closely resembles anise in flavor is obtained from the star-shaped pericarps of the fruit of illicium verum which are harvested just before ripening. In addition to its use in traditional Chinese recipes, star anise is a key ingredient in Vietnamese pho, Indian biryani, spiced chai recipes and garam masala. In the United States, it’s often used as a flavoring spice for cookies, jams and pickles. Star anise oil is a highly fragrant oil used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes.