Frontier Herb Select Whole Star Anise Seed, 0.64 Ounce - 6 per case

Frontier Herb Select Whole Star Anise Seed, 0.64 Ounce -- 6 per case This is Frontiers nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Star anise is the dried fruit of the Illicium verum, an evergreen tree of the Magnolia family, indigenous to the southeastern part of China and Vietnam. Its chemistry, flavour and uses are similar to those of anise. Star anise is one of the most important spices in Chinese cuisine. It is also used as a flavouring in alcoholic drinks. The dried fruits of star anise are the source of oil of star anise, a volatile, aromatic oil used for flavouring smoked meats, candies, liqueurs, and perfumes. Star anise is popular throughout Asia. Chinese five spice powder is a mixture of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel and sichuan pepper. Ginger, galanga, black cardamom or even licorice are also sometimes added. It can be added to the batter of chinese-style fried vegetables or meat, or used as a meat coating with corn starch for deep frying, or in a marinade for stir frying. Star anise is used much in the West as a substitute for anise in cooked dishes and liqueurs Shelf Life: 999 Days

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