Flavor Profile
This dried fruit is pungent and sweet with licoricey notes and pairs well with cinnamon, coriander, fennel seeds, and ginger.
How to Use
Add to baked goods or fruit dishes. Add depth of flavor to soups, stocks and broths, especially those with other Asian flavors.
About The Spice
Star anise is the fruit of a tree in the Magnolia family, native to southern China and Vietnam. Its aroma is much like fennel and anise and it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.More Information
Dietary Information
Salt-Free
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Onion-Free
Garlic-Free
Black Pepper-Free
Corn-Free
Capsicum-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
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