Description
Star anise is strong enough that one or two pods will carry a whole pot. Drop them in whole at the start of a braise, a broth, or a syrup, let them steep, and lift them out before serving. It's the backbone of Chinese five-spice and the aroma you recognize in a bowl of pho.
It isn't related to anise. Anise seed comes from a small Mediterranean plant in the carrot family; star anise is the dried fruit of an evergreen tree in southern China and Vietnam. They taste alike by coincidence, sharing one aromatic compound across two unrelated families.
Ingredients
Whole star anise.
Allergens
Free of all nine major U.S. allergens.
Certifications
cRc Kosher Certified.
Storage
Store tightly sealed, away from light and heat.
