Description
Varieties of Star Anise
- Whole Dried Star Anise – Premium quality pods for culinary and medicinal use.
- Star Anise Powder – Used in spice blends, teas, and flavorings.
- Star Anise Oil – Extracted for use in food, perfumery, and pharmaceuticals.
Industrial & Commercial Applications
- Food Industry – Used in Indian curries, Chinese 5-spice, bakery, confectionery, and liqueurs.
- Pharmaceuticals – A key raw material for shikimic acid, used in anti-viral drugs.
- Cosmetics & Perfumery – Essential oil used in soaps, perfumes, and aromatherapy.
- Beverages – Added to herbal teas, syrups, and alcoholic drinks like absinthe.
