Star Anise

Star Anise
Star Anise

Star Anise

SKU
100187 003
Price:
$7.85
Net Weight:
1 oz
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Star Anise, Illicium verum, is a woodsy, pungent spice. It is also known as Chinese anise, star anise petal, wholesale star anise and star anise bulk.

Despite being considered a spice, Star Anise is a fruit. It comes from the Chinese evergreen tree, indigenous to China and Vietnam. 

Star Anise is popular with:

  • brewpubs; 
  • cafés and coffee shops;
  • Mexican restaurants; 
  • independent spice shops;
  • breweries;
  • sauce manufacturers;
  • distilleries; and 
  • catering companies

We also have Ground Star Anise available.

 

Flavor Profile

The distinctive Star Anise is woodsy, earthy, and licorice-y, with hints of sweet pepper and clove and a bittersweet finish. 

 

How To Use

Star Anise adds a fresh and invigorating element to hearty meats like Braised Pork Belly. It performs beautifully with beef, so enjoy the Vietnamese beef stew Bo Kho. You can also braise it with duck. It is often a secret ingredient in soup stocks, like Chinese chicken soup, oxtail soup, or the classic Vietnamese phō. Star Anise is a key ingredient inSichuan Red Chile Oil, or Hong You, used for cooking and garnishing. It is also wonderful with sweets, so steep in milk for Star Anise-flavored caramel or ice cream or use it in Velvety Quinoa Pudding. You can toast and grind it into powder for banana bread or pumpkin pie. 

Check stocks and braises as they cook; Star Anise is potent and will continue to flavor a dish as it cooks. If the cooking time is long, add Star Anise in a cheesecloth bag so it can be removed easily if you decide it’s cooked long enough. Should you only need a small amount of Star Anise, you can break off arms as necessary.

Star Anise pairs well with mint, cinnamon, ginger, soy sauce, orange, rose, chile peppers, curry powder, black pepper, tea, brown sugar, and cream.

 

Also CalledChinese anise, star anise petal, wholesale star anise, or star anise bulk
SpeciesIllicium verum
IngredientsWhole star anise
Flavor ProfileWoodsy, earthy, licorice-y, hints of sweet pepper and clove, bittersweet finish
Oil content2.5-3.5%
Recommended UsesMeats, soups, stews, braises, desserts
CuisineAmerican, Vietnamese, Chinese, Sichuan
How To StoreAirtight container in a cool, dark place
Shelf Life1-2 years
Country of OriginVietnam, India

Reviews

4.8 out of 5
19 total ratings.

Jim B. (Verified buyer) 12/26/2022
Fresh and very aromatic. We Fresh and very aromatic. We love Spices Inc!!

Richard s. (Verified buyer) 12/01/2022
Where do I start I Where do I start I mean it was extremely well sealed, and when I opened it up the aroma smelled so good and I was amazed on the quality of my item. I have been buying from them for years and still to this day they haven't disappointed me thanks spices Inc.

Victor Y. (Verified buyer) 11/30/2022
Your Star Anise was a Your Star Anise was a hit with the family. Used it in our Organic Apple Cider and we loved it, loved it, loved it.

Charles S. (Verified buyer) 03/12/2021
This spice can only be This spice can only be great. Haven't used it yet. They smell heavenly. Great aromatic quality. I just never get tired of this smell. It's such a characteristic smell of a well used kitchen. Charles S

C B. (Verified buyer) 11/11/2020
Fast shipping Fast shipping

Claire A. (Verified buyer) 04/05/2020
Delicious! So fragrant! Make sure to order it separately from other pungent spices if using as flavoring for tea! I love this mixed with Rooibos and Yerba Mate.

Lisa P. (Verified buyer) 07/18/2019
Star Anise I simmer a couple in some chicken broth for a quick faux 'pho' broth, delicious!

Milo C. (Verified buyer) 06/20/2019
5 Star Anise I can honestly say that my life is now clearly divided into two segments. The time before I had this spice, and every glorious day since. It's like the thing that you don't know you need until you have it. I add these pods to my noodle broth and feel fortunate to have unlocked the key to happiness

Jonathon O. (Verified buyer) 04/12/2019
Top Quality This quality star anise really adds a nice subtle aroma to my rice 🍚

Lily L. (Verified buyer) 02/14/2019
good spice speedy customer service and shipping. the Anise is not as good as first time I bought it but it's not bad.
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