Exquisite, star-shaped dried fruit pods boasting high essential oil density and rich Anethole concentrations. Sourced from the pristine Northeastern belts of India, optical-sorted to ensure intact 8-pointed star structures for premium culinary and pharmaceutical markets.
Chinese five-spice formulations, European liqueur distillation (Absinthe, Pastis), pharmaceutical shikimic acid extraction, and gourmet broths/Pho preparation.
Simmered whole in commercial broths and sauces; extracted via solvent processes for antiviral Tamiflu raw materials (shikimic acid).
Natural commercial source of Shikimic Acid, a vital antiviral precursor. Exhibits powerful antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity, enhancing respiratory and immune defense.
| HSN Code | 09083110 |
| Botanical/Scientific Name | Illicium verum |
| Geographical Origin | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam (India) |
| Primary Varieties / Grade | Whole Stars (>80% intact) |
| Moisture Content | Max 10.0% |
| Foreign Matter / Admixture | Max 1.0% |
| Quality & Compliance Marks | High Shikimic Acid & Anethole content. |
| Primary Packaging | 10kg Cartons |
| Container Payload | 8 MT (20FT - Highly Volumetric) |
| Fumigation Protocol | Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2) |