{"product_id":"star-anise","title":"Star Anise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Anise\u003c\/strong\u003e is the whole star-shaped fruit of the Illicium verum plant, with a warm, sweet, liquorice-like flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd it whole to Chinese braises, Vietnamese pho, biryani and curries, mulled wine, poached fruit and syrups, then remove before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your pack size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e75g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday home cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday home cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e200g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular cooks and larger families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e500g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch cooking and keen cooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequent use, cafés and takeaways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRestaurants, caterers and wholesale – lowest price per kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePho \u0026amp; broths\u003c\/strong\u003e – Toast 2–3 stars in a dry pan and simmer in the broth with cinnamon and cloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese braises\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add 1–2 stars to red-braised pork or beef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulled wine \u0026amp; poached fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simmer a star or two with the wine or syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as aniseed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – star anise comes from a different plant, although both taste of liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I eat the stars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – use them whole for flavour and remove before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaller packs for home cooking, 5kg for restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat allergens does it contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient is not one of the 14 major allergens. Please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sara","offers":[{"title":"75g","offer_id":64110925840714,"sku":"237131016944-75g","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":64110925873482,"sku":"237131016944-100g","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":64110925906250,"sku":"237131016944-200g","price":4.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":64110925939018,"sku":"237131016944-500g","price":8.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":64110925971786,"sku":"237131016944-1kg","price":15.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":64110926004554,"sku":"237131016944-5kg","price":67.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_4553a045-ba94-476b-8f1d-67808ea95b81.jpg?v=1793049839","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/star-anise","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}