Star Anise

Available from Chef Shop when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Essential Pantry Organic Whole Star Anise 1 oz bag Star anise (Illicium verum) is a spice that is widely used in various cuisines around the world, particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. It is native to China and Vietnam and is derived from the dried fruit of an evergreen tree belonging to the magnolia family. Star anise has a unique star-shaped appearance, with eight pointed pods that are usually brown in color. Each pod contains a shiny seed, which is the part used for culinary and