Star Anise can add a wonderful aroma and flavor to your cooking, and it can be used in whole or ground form to add an aromatic licorice flavor to your recipes. Star anise is packed with protective antioxidants which neutralize damaging free radicals in the body. The scent of star anise is like that of fennel, and the scent contains little bitterness and sweetness. It is mostly used to remove the fishy smell and enhance the fragrance. Star anise is a culinary spice used mainly to flavor cakes, desserts, tea, wine, and meat.
Add to tea, bake, and cook
Essential for general cooking and mixes well with other spices. It is commonly used in its whole form for added sweetness and aroma
Country of origin - India