Star Anise

Product Name: Star Anise.
Botanical Name: Illicium verum.
Also Known As: A spice commonly called seed, star of anise, Chinese star, Whole Star Anise, Badiane.
Country of Origin: South Eastern China.
Ingredients: Star Anise Whole.
Taste & Aroma: It’s strong, sweet, and tastes like licorice.
Uses: Chinese food, including pork, chicken, and fish.
Shelf Life: It will stay fresh for about two years.
Storage: Storage in a cold, dark area with a tight seal.
Substitutes: Ground anise star, Chinese five spice powder, or whole anise seeds.

Interesting Fact: Tamiflu, which is used to treat the flu.

Health Benefits:

– It might make your stomach feel better and help you digest.
– It may help reduce the pain and stiffness of arthritis and rheumatism because it increases circulation.
– May work as a stimulant on the brain and nervous system to make people more active and aware.
– Anise is good for hair and helps a lot if you want to grow new hair and also if you want your hair to grow faster.

What is Anise Star?

Spices made from star anise are used in many Indian and Chinese dishes. It has a flavor that is like anise, licorice, or even fennel. As one of the main ingredients in traditional Chinese five-spice powder, it is one of the five traditional Chinese food elements.

What dishes use?

It also adds a nice scent to noodle dishes like Vietnamese Pho, Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, and Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. It is even used to add flavor to marbled tea eggs, which are popular street food in China. But its smell is very strong and can easily take over a dish. Don’t use it too much.

This info is provided for educational purposes only; it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA). This information is not indicated for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing any illness.

Consult a doctor before using natural spices, and herbal products if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or on drugs.