Star Anise is native to China and Vietnam. Star Anise has a similar flavor to anise. In culinary use, it is used in dishes like biryani, meat stews, pulavs, etc. It is also used as a five-spice powder in Chinese food and as a key ingredient in Vietnamese “Pho”. In France, it is often used to make mulled wine. Star Anise oil is often used in perfume, soaps, mouthwashes, and other cosmetic products. Star Anise has shikimic acid which is a compound with strong antiviral capabilities, it’s one of the main active ingredients used to manufacture Tamiflu, a much-used antiviral drug
ADDITIONAL INFO
| Recommended Application | Its oil can be used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and toothpaste etc |
| Taste & Aroma | It has a licorice flavor with mild aroma |
| Product style | Whole and as a product |
| Cuisine | Chinese cuisine, Malaysian, Indonesian cuisine and other countries in asia |
| Handling & storage | Should be stored in an airtight container away from heat and light |
| Shelf life | 6 months |
| Country of origin | China and Vietnam |
Star Anise | Chakr phool | चक्र फूल | തക്കോലം | ஸ்டார் சோம்பு
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