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Star Anise (Whole)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

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.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Chinese five-spice formulations, European liqueur distillation (Absinthe, Pastis), pharmaceutical shikimic acid extraction, and gourmet broths/Pho preparation.

How to Use / Processing

Simmered whole in commercial broths and sauces; extracted via solvent processes for antiviral Tamiflu raw materials (shikimic acid).

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Chakra Phool | Telugu: Anasa Poovu | Tamil: Anasi Poo | Malayalam: Takkolam | Marathi: Badiyan | Gujarati: Badiya | Bengali: Taraphool | Kannada: Chakramottu
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Yansoon Najmi | Spanish: Anís Estrellado | French: Anis Étoilé | German: Sternanis | Mandarin: Bajiao (八角) | Russian: Badyan | Japanese: Hakkaku | Turkish: Yıldız Anason | Persian: Badyan | Italian: Anice Stellato | Thai: Poy Kak | Vietnamese: Đại hồi | Korean:八角 | Indonesian: Bunga Lawang | Portuguese: Anis-estrelado

Functional & Health Benefits

Natural commercial source of Shikimic Acid, a vital antiviral precursor. Exhibits powerful antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity, enhancing respiratory and immune defense.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 09083110
Botanical/Scientific Name Illicium verum
Geographical Origin Arunachal Pradesh, Assam (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade Whole Stars (>80% intact)
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 10.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 1.0%
Quality & Compliance Marks High Shikimic Acid & Anethole content.
Logistics & Export Protocol
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)

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Star Anise (Whole)

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