Star anise Available (500g/250g/100g)

Star anise is an Asian evergreen tree fruit used in cooking, medicine, and manufacturing. It features a strong licorice flavor and is a primary ingredient inPrimary UsesCulinary Flavoring: Used whole in slow-cooked dishes, broths (like Vietnamese pho), and stews, or ground for baked goods. It pairs well with cinnamon and clove. It also flavors liqueurs like Sambuca and Absinthe. Health and Wellness: Steeped in tea for traditional remedies to soothe digestion and ease respiratory issues. It is also the major source of shikimic acid, a compound used to synthesize the influenza medication Tamiflu. Manufacturing: The essential oils are used to scent perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.