Specifications

• Product: Whole star anise (dried fruit/pods)

• Botanical: Illicium verum (Chinese star anise; not Japanese star anise)

• Form: whole, dried, star-shaped pods; broken pieces available on request

• Colour: brown to reddish-brown, uniform per grade

• Aroma & flavour: strong, sweet, licorice-like, similar to anise; suitable for food use

• Typical use level: added whole during cooking and removed before serving

• Origin: China / Vietnam / India, as per your sourcing

Quality & compliance

• Food-grade star anise, free from visible mould, infestation and foreign matter

• Carefully cleaned and sorted; premium grades offer intact, well-formed stars with good aroma

• Sourced as Chinese star anise (Illicium verum); not to be confused with toxic Japanese star anise

• Processed and packed under hygienic conditions suitable for direct food use

• Basic lab test support (moisture, microbiology, contaminants) can be provided for bulk/import buyers

Packaging & shipment

• Bulk packing: e.g., 10 / 20 / 25 kg cartons or poly-lined bags, depending on buyer requirement

• Option for smaller bulk or consumer packs with private branding for regular clients

• Export-compliant labelling with product name, botanical, origin, net weight and lot/batch details

• Suitable for palletised and container shipments for domestic and international markets

Commercial terms

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): as per grade and packing (bulk lots or container loads)

• Price: quoted on request based on origin, grade, packing style and destination port

• Trade terms: FOB Indian port / CNF / CIF, according to buyer preference

• Payment terms and lead time: mutually agreed, with prompt dispatch from warehouse

Uses & applications

• Culinary: key component of Chinese five-spice, garam masala, biryani, masala chai, soups, stews and braised meat dishes

• Beverages & confectionery: used in herbal teas, spiced syrups, desserts and baked goods for warm licorice notes

• Industrial: used for flavouring in foods, drinks and as an aromatic ingredient in perfumery, soaps, toothpastes and mouthwashes