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What is Star Anise?

Star anise is a star-shaped spice pod known for its sweet, licorice-like aroma and flavor. Popular in both sweet and savory dishes, it’s a staple in Indian spices, Chinese cuisine, and herbal teas. The spice comes from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, and each pod contains glossy brown seeds encased in woody points, making it visually as well as culinarily appealing.

Star Anise is a native spice of China and is a dominant ingredient in Chinese Five Spice blend.

Star Anise is an irregular star-shaped fruit with eight carpels joined around a central core. Each carpel containing a seed. It is used in following forms: Dried whole, broken pieces or ground. The fruits are picked when green, before they ripen and become sun-dried.

Star Anise has a licorice-like, sweet and pungent flavour, similar to fennel and anise, but stronger. It can leave a bitter after-taste if used at high levels.

Star Anise gives a spicy, sweet flavour that becomes more intense as it gets cooked. The seeds have fewer flavours than the pods, and the broken pieces of pods are less aromatic.

It is used in marinades, BBQs's, roasts, stews, and soups that require long simmering.

Star Anise pairs well with mint, cinnamon, ginger, soy sauce, orange, rose essence, curry leaves, chilli peppers, curry powders and black pepper.

Organic and Whole – The Premium Difference

Our organic whole star anise is carefully sourced and naturally sun-dried, ensuring purity, flavor, and potency. We offer whole star anise pods that retain their essential oils and rich fragrance, ideal for home cooks and professionals seeking an authentic taste. Whether you're using 1 whole star anise in a small recipe or preparing bulk dishes with 3 whole star anise pods, you’ll experience consistent quality.

Versatile Culinary Uses

Star anise spice is famously used in Chinese five-spice, masala chai, biryanis, soups, and braised meats. Add 1 star anise pod to broths, or combine clove and star anise for deep, warming notes. If you prefer a finer texture, you can grind the pods into star anise powder or aniseed powder to use as a seasoning or baking ingredient.

Health Benefits and Traditional Use

This spice isn’t just flavorful—it’s also valued for its potential health benefits. Many use dried star anise in natural remedies to support digestion and respiratory wellness. Whether you’re chewing star anise, brewing it in tea, or incorporating it into herbal blends, anise star whole is a powerful and aromatic addition to your pantry.

Buy Star Anise Online in NZ

Looking to buy star anise or find star anise for sale near you? At Premium Spices NZ, we provide top-quality star anise whole foods products with fast delivery across New Zealand. Choose from retail packs or bulk star anise options for restaurants and food businesses. Whether you're after 5 star anise pods or a whole star anise pack, we make premium spices accessible and affordable.

Country of Origin: India

It is available by 50g, 100g 250g and 500g.