Anise Star Whole
Star anise is undisputedly the prettiest spice of them all. Native to China and Vietnam, star anise is the fruit of an evergreen magnolia tree. The fruits are in the shape of an eight-pointed star, and each point holds a shiny brown seed. Star anise has a sweet, licoricey taste, and is used to flavour several liqueurs such as Sambuca, Galliano and pastis. It is indispensable to Chinese cuisine, which uses it in soups, marinades and five-spice powder, and it is used widely in other parts of Asia as well. Star anise is still under-used in the west, but we encourage you to try working it into your cooking. A little ground star anise works well in desserts like chocolate cakes, or sprinkled on baked fruit. We love adding five-spice powder to pan-fried leeks and asparagus. We also use star anise in our home-made chai.
We sell star anise in two forms: whole, ground. The "whole" star anise is a mixture of whole and broken pieces meant for simmering or grinding and using in your cooking. This grade always includes at least a few whole stars in case you're worried about appearances. Ground star anise is available for those who prefer not to have to grind it themselves, though ground star anise loses its flavour quickly. As always, we recommend buying whole and grinding fresh.
It’s easy to recognize anise star pods; they usually look like an eight-pointed star. This fruit of a tree in magnolia family native to China and Vietnam produces tough-skinned, rust-colored fruits that are picked and dried before ripening. Anise star pods are hotter, more pungent, more bitter, and much more “licorice-like” than the European anise.
Anise star pods are also chewed after meals in order to freshen breath. Anise star can be used for digestive tract problems including upset stomach, gas, loss of appetite, and colic in babies.
Some women use anise star for increasing the flow of breast milk, promoting menstruation, and easing childbirth.
Anise star is also used for increasing sexual drive (libido) and treating symptoms of “male menopause.”
Disclaimer: Please note that Rooted Kitchen is a supplier of natural dried herbs, spices and ingredients. Information on this website is compiled from various sources for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional for additional insight.
Star anise is undisputedly the prettiest spice of them all. Native to China and Vietnam, star anise is the fruit of an evergreen magnolia tree. The fruits are in the shape of an eight-pointed star, and each point holds a shiny brown seed. Star anise has a sweet, licoricey taste, and is used to flavour several liqueurs such as Sambuca, Galliano and pastis. It is indispensable to Chinese cuisine, which uses it in soups, marinades and five-spice powder, and it is used widely in other parts of Asia as well. Star anise is still under-used in the west, but we encourage you to try working it into your cooking. A little ground star anise works well in desserts like chocolate cakes, or sprinkled on baked fruit. We love adding five-spice powder to pan-fried leeks and asparagus. We also use star anise in our home-made chai.
We sell star anise in two forms: whole, ground. The "whole" star anise is a mixture of whole and broken pieces meant for simmering or grinding and using in your cooking. This grade always includes at least a few whole stars in case you're worried about appearances. Ground star anise is available for those who prefer not to have to grind it themselves, though ground star anise loses its flavour quickly. As always, we recommend buying whole and grinding fresh.
It’s easy to recognize anise star pods; they usually look like an eight-pointed star. This fruit of a tree in magnolia family native to China and Vietnam produces tough-skinned, rust-colored fruits that are picked and dried before ripening. Anise star pods are hotter, more pungent, more bitter, and much more “licorice-like” than the European anise.
Anise star pods are also chewed after meals in order to freshen breath. Anise star can be used for digestive tract problems including upset stomach, gas, loss of appetite, and colic in babies.
Some women use anise star for increasing the flow of breast milk, promoting menstruation, and easing childbirth.
Anise star is also used for increasing sexual drive (libido) and treating symptoms of “male menopause.”
Disclaimer: Please note that Rooted Kitchen is a supplier of natural dried herbs, spices and ingredients. Information on this website is compiled from various sources for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional for additional insight.
Star anise is undisputedly the prettiest spice of them all. Native to China and Vietnam, star anise is the fruit of an evergreen magnolia tree. The fruits are in the shape of an eight-pointed star, and each point holds a shiny brown seed. Star anise has a sweet, licoricey taste, and is used to flavour several liqueurs such as Sambuca, Galliano and pastis. It is indispensable to Chinese cuisine, which uses it in soups, marinades and five-spice powder, and it is used widely in other parts of Asia as well. Star anise is still under-used in the west, but we encourage you to try working it into your cooking. A little ground star anise works well in desserts like chocolate cakes, or sprinkled on baked fruit. We love adding five-spice powder to pan-fried leeks and asparagus. We also use star anise in our home-made chai.
We sell star anise in two forms: whole, ground. The "whole" star anise is a mixture of whole and broken pieces meant for simmering or grinding and using in your cooking. This grade always includes at least a few whole stars in case you're worried about appearances. Ground star anise is available for those who prefer not to have to grind it themselves, though ground star anise loses its flavour quickly. As always, we recommend buying whole and grinding fresh.
It’s easy to recognize anise star pods; they usually look like an eight-pointed star. This fruit of a tree in magnolia family native to China and Vietnam produces tough-skinned, rust-colored fruits that are picked and dried before ripening. Anise star pods are hotter, more pungent, more bitter, and much more “licorice-like” than the European anise.
Anise star pods are also chewed after meals in order to freshen breath. Anise star can be used for digestive tract problems including upset stomach, gas, loss of appetite, and colic in babies.
Some women use anise star for increasing the flow of breast milk, promoting menstruation, and easing childbirth.
Anise star is also used for increasing sexual drive (libido) and treating symptoms of “male menopause.”
Disclaimer: Please note that Rooted Kitchen is a supplier of natural dried herbs, spices and ingredients. Information on this website is compiled from various sources for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional for additional insight.