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Definition:

Star aniseed comes by its name honestly, with its star shape and a licorice taste similar to regular anise, only stronger. Star aniseed is the seed pod of an evergreen tree (Illicium Verum) grown in southwestern China and Japan. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color. Like regular anise, star aniseed gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. However the two are not related botanically - star aniseed is a member of the Magnolia family.

Using Star Aniseed in Cooking

Star aniseed plays a key role in the slow cooked dishes that characterize Eastern Chinese cuisine. Its licorice flavor enhances red cooked dishes, as well as eggs simmered in black tea. Star aniseed is one of the spices in five-spice powder.

Outside of China, star aniseed is featured in several of Vietnam's signature dishes, such as Pho Bo soup. It is also the secret ingredient in many Indian stews and curries. Star aniseed can replace regular anise in western recipes.

Medicinal uses

Star anise has been used in a tea as a traditional remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion.As a warm and moving herb, star anise is used to assist in relieving cold-stagnation in the middle jiao, according to Traditional Chinese medicine.

Star anise is the major source of the chemical compound shikimic acid, a primary precursor in the pharmaceutical synthesis of anti-influenza drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu).Shikimic acid is produced by most autotrophic organisms and whilst it can be obtained in commercial quantities from elsewhere, star anise remains the usual industrial source. In 2005, there was a temporary shortage of star anise due to its use in the production of Tamiflu. Late in that year, a way was found of making shikimic acid synthetically. Roche now derives some of the raw material it needs from the fermentation of E. coli bacteria. The 2009 swine flu outbreak led to another series of shortages as stocks of Tamiflu were built up around the world, sending prices soaring.

Star anise is grown in four provinces in China and harvested between March and May. It is also found in the south of New South Wales. The shikimic acid is extracted from the seeds in a ten-stage manufacturing process which takes a year. Reports say 90% of the harvest is already used by the Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Roche in making Tamiflu, but other reportssay there is an abundance of the spice in the main regions - Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan.

Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum), a similar tree, is not edible because it is highly toxic (due to containing sikimitoxin); instead, it has been burned as incense in Japan. Cases of illness, including "serious neurological effects, such as seizures", reported after using star anise tea may be a result of using this species. Japanese star anise contains anisatin, which causes severe inflammation of the kidneys, urinary tract and digestive organs.The toxicity of Illicium anisatum, also known as Shikimi, is caused by its content in potent neurotoxins (anisatin, neoanisatin, and pseudoanisatin), due to their activity as non-competitive antagonists of GABA receptors.

Purchasing, storage, and preparation

Star aniseed is available in packages in Asian supermarkets. When purchasing star anise, look for whole pieces that aren’t broken. At home, store star aniseed  in a sealed container in a cool dark place. Properly stored, star aniseed will last for several months. Discard once the flavor fades.

In slow cooked or simmered dishes, star aniseed is usually added whole (not broken into pieces) and discarded before serving. Occasionally, you may find stir-fry recipes calling for ground star aniseed.

STAR ANISEEDS WITH STEMS/WITHOUT STEMS 

Brief info:

Main harvest seasons:

- Spring harvest: from January to March.

- Autumn harvest: from July to September.

Output per year: 5,500-6,000 tons.

Specifications:

- Moisture: 13.5% max.
- Admixture: 1% max.
- Broken: 8% max.
- Seeds with a diameter of 2.5 cm and over: 80% min.

- Packing: 20 kg/carton; 7/MT/20' container DC, 17MT/40' container HC .
- Payment: by irrevocable L/C at sight or T/T in advance.
- Shipment: within 20 days after receipt of L/C or advance payment,
- Samples and prices: available upon request
- Port of shipment: Haiphong port, Vietnam.

ORGANIC STAR ANISEEDS

Specifications:

Purity over 99.95%.

Without stones, metals, and any foreign matters.
95% whole size, pesticide free.

* Star anise without stem grade AAA: diameter > 2.5 cm whole stars, broken 5% max.
* Star anise without stem grade AA: diameter > 2 cm whole stars, broken 5% max.
* Star anise grade A: diameter > 1.5 cm whole stars, less than 15% broken on delivery, few stems.
* Star anise FAQ: whole stars, about 20% broken & stems on delivery.
* Broken star anise: cleaned, destoned for grinding.

BROKEN STAR ANISEED

Specifications:

- Moisture: 13.5% max.

- Admixture: 10% (broken stems, leaves).
- Packaging: 10-20 kg/carton, 9MT/20' container FCL.

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