Star Anise
Whole Star Anise (Illicium verum) supplied wholesale by Zyntex, checked for authenticity against toxic Japanese star anise. Spice, flavoring for anise spirits and teas, and natural source of anethole and shikimic acid. CoA with every lot.
Description
Star Anise Product Overview
It is the fruit of Illicium verum, an evergreen tree grown mainly in southern China and Vietnam. The dried fruits have eight boat-shaped segments, each holding a glossy seed, and a sweet, licorice-like aroma. Their essential oil consists mainly of trans-anethole (CAS 4180-23-8).
Food producers use it as a whole or ground spice in Asian cuisine, spice blends, bakery and beverages, and distillers use it in anise-flavored spirits and liqueurs. Essential oil producers distill it to obtain its essential oil and natural anethole. The fruits are also a commercial source of shikimic acid, a starting material for some pharmaceutical syntheses.
An important quality point is authenticity: the Japanese species (Illicium anisatum) looks similar but is toxic, so lots must be checked by appearance and analytical methods. Other spice ingredients in our range include Cassia Extract, Cardamom Extract and Ginger Extract.
Key Applications of Star Anise
Main application areas:
🌶️ Spices
Whole or ground spice for cooking and blends.
🥃 Beverages
Flavor for anise spirits, liqueurs and teas.
🧪 Essential Oil
Raw material for essential oil and natural anethole.
💊 Shikimic Acid
Natural source of shikimic acid for synthesis.
Star Anise Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Star Anise |
| Botanical Name | Illicium verum |
| Appearance | Dried star-shaped fruit |
| Main Aroma Compound | trans-Anethole (CAS 4180-23-8) |
| Authenticity | Tested against Illicium anisatum adulteration |
| Documents | CoA with every lot |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: Not classified as hazardous. Must not be confused with toxic Illicium anisatum. Store in clean, dry, closed containers away from moisture and strong odors. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make sure the product is genuine?
Each lot is checked by appearance and analytical methods to exclude Illicium anisatum, which is toxic.
Do you supply ground product or oil?
Whole fruits are standard; ground product and essential oil can be quoted on request.
How can I get a price and documents?
Prices depend on quantity, packaging and destination. Contact us with your required volume to receive a quotation together with the CoA and SDS.
