Spices & Herbs
Star Anise
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Star Anise is the whole star-shaped fruit of the Illicium verum plant, with a warm, sweet, liquorice-like flavour.
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About this product
Star Anise is the whole star-shaped fruit of the Illicium verum plant, with a warm, sweet, liquorice-like flavour.
Add it whole to Chinese braises, Vietnamese pho, biryani and curries, mulled wine, poached fruit and syrups, then remove before serving.
Choose your pack size
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 75g | Everyday home cooking |
| 100g | Everyday home cooking |
| 200g | Regular cooks and larger families |
| 500g | Batch cooking and keen cooks |
| 1kg | Frequent use, cafés and takeaways |
| 5kg | Restaurants, caterers and wholesale – lowest price per kg |
How to use it
- Pho & broths – Toast 2–3 stars in a dry pan and simmer in the broth with cinnamon and cloves.
- Chinese braises – Add 1–2 stars to red-braised pork or beef.
- Mulled wine & poached fruit – Simmer a star or two with the wine or syrup.
Good to know
Is it the same as aniseed?
No – star anise comes from a different plant, although both taste of liquorice.
Do I eat the stars?
No – use them whole for flavour and remove before serving.
Which size should I choose?
Smaller packs for home cooking, 5kg for restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo.
What allergens does it contain?
The ingredient is not one of the 14 major allergens. Please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.
How should I store it?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
- Whole star anise
- Warm, sweet, liquorice-like flavour
- For pho, Chinese braises, biryani and mulled wine
- 75g up to 5kg – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Star anise. Single-ingredient product. For full allergy information, including any “may contain” warning, please check the pack label.
- Contains
- No major allergens in the ingredient
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Product details
- Product
- Star Anise
- Form
- Whole
- Also known as
- Star anise, star aniseed, badiyan, badian, chakra phool, Chinese star anise, yansoon najmi
- Pack sizes
- 75g · 100g · 200g · 500g · 1kg · 5kg
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
- Best before
- Printed on each pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
