STAR ANISE
- Star Anise, dry fruits of the star anise tree, is used as a spice and source of pharmaceutical chemicals.
- Star anise is one of the central spices in Chinese cooking.
- It has a strong anise flavor, with a liquorice-like aroma.
- The dominant flavor in Chinese five-spice powder, star anise is also used to flavor alcoholic drinks such as pastis.
- It is rich in nutrients and can reduce inflammation.