Description
Beautiful to look at and bold in flavour – Organic Star Anise delivers a rich, sweet liquorice taste with warm, spicy undertones
These whole star-shaped pods are essential in Chinese five spice, pho broth, and many slow-cooked dishes around the world
Grown without chemicals and bursting with aroma, this is one spice that does it all – flavour, fragrance, and flair.
Grown in Vietnam
Nutrition Facts Anise seed
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 337
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat 3.2 g
Monounsaturated fat 10 g
Sodium 16 mg
Total Carbohydrate 50 g
Dietary fibre 15 g
Protein 18 g
Packed in a unit that handles - MUSTARD - CELERY - SESAME
Star Anise Whole Organic 25g - Quick Reference
- What is it? Organic whole star anise pods used for slow, removable infusion.
- Flavour Sweet, warm and intensely liquorice-like with fragrant woody notes.
- Common uses Pho, Chinese braises, mulled drinks, stocks, poached fruit, syrups and slow-cooked dishes.
- Pairs well with Cinnamon, clove, ginger, orange, fennel, soy sauce, pork and pear.
- How to use Add one or two whole stars during cooking and remove before serving.
- Compare with Slower and easier to control than organic star anise powder because the pod can be removed.
- Possible substitute Use a very small pinch of organic star anise powder or anise seed.
- Storage Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Good to know: The pods are decorative as well as aromatic, making them useful in mulled drinks and poached fruit.
