Capture the striking visual appeal and rich, licorice-like aroma of premium Star Anise, an exotic and highly aromatic spice that adds a unique layer of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Formed as the beautiful, eight-pointed star-shaped seed pods of the evergreen Illicium verum tree, it is carefully harvested and dried until it achieves its characteristic rust-red color and high concentration of sweet anethole oil. At Aba Impex, we ensure our star anise is carefully selected and handled to maximize whole, unbroken stars with intact inner seeds, reducing broken pieces or empty pods. This versatile spice is a central element in traditional Chinese Five-Spice powder, authentic Vietnamese pho broths, and rich Indian curries, while also adding a warm depth to Western baking and mulled liqueurs. Every shipment is carefully monitored for color consistency and aroma potency, offering food manufacturers and gourmet retail packagers exceptional quality.

Types

• Whole Selected Star Anise: Premium, hand-sorted whole stars with minimal broken pieces, optimized for high-end retail packaging and visual culinary garnishes.
• Standard Autumn Harvest Star Anise: Commercial trade-quality stars with excellent oil content, highly utilized for bulk spice blending and commercial milling needs.
• Broken Star Anise: Fragments of stars generated during handling, providing an economical, high-potency option for industrial grinding and oil extraction.
• Pure Ground Star Anise: Finely milled powder that delivers an immediate release of sweet, licorice-forward flavor for commercial baking and seasoning mixes.

 

Specification

Properties	Values/Limits
Product Name	Star Anise Whole
Shelf Life	2 Years
Moisture Content	Max. 10.0%
Total Ash Content	Max. 5.0%
Volatile Oil Content	Min. 3.5% to 4.5% (High Anethole)
Broken Stars / Fragments	Max. 5% to 8% (For Selected Whole)
Flavor & Aroma	Strongly aromatic, sweet, licorice-like, warm, and pleasantly pungent
Grade	Hand-Selected Whole, FAQ Grade
Admixture Level	Max. 1.0%
Color	Uniform reddish-brown to dark rust-red
Drying Process	Sun Dried
Packaging	10kg / 15kg Cartons with protective inner linings
Origin	China / Vietnam
Storage	Store in airtight packaging in a cool, dry, dark environment away from humidity

 

Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm

Nutrient	Amount per 100g
Calories	337 kcal
Total Fat	15.9 g
Saturated Fat	0.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	16 mg
Total Carbohydrate	50.0 g
Dietary Fiber	14.6 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	17.6 g
Calcium	440 mg
Iron	17.0 mg
Magnesium	311 mg
Potassium	1,441 mg

 

Benefits And Uses

• Rich Source of Shikimic Acid: Contains exceptionally high levels of shikimic acid, a critical active compound heavily utilized as a primary base in wellness formulations.
• Supports Smooth Digestion: Helps ease abdominal gas, bloating, and stomach cramps by relaxing smooth muscle tissues in the digestive tract.
• Natural Defense Support: Packed with active antioxidants and essential volatile oils that help reinforce systemic immune responses against seasonal stress.
• Distinctive Flavor Element: Imparts an unforgettable, sweet herbal depth to slow-cooked noodle broths, braised meats, and festive holiday beverages.