Anise star pods are also chewed after a meal as a traditional Ì_åÌ_‰̴ۡå̱breath mintÌ_åÌ_‰̴ۡÕå and carminative. The little stars which are ground down into this delicious powder are actually part of the fruit of an oriental tree which has strong traditions in Chinese cuisine. It is one of the dominating flavours in Chinese five spice but it also mixes well with fennel, coriander, cinnamon or ginger.

While many people think that ground anise is made by crushing the seeds extracted from star anise, they are actually completely different plants.We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.

This product range is Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Vegetarian and Vegan, Friendly and is a Plant Based product. Whilst we endeavour the ensure the continued accuracy of all product, pricing and nutritional data at all times, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracies or incorrect information contained on this site. Bake into sweet and savoury breads, cakes and biscuits or infuse in hot water and drink as an effective digestive tea. We source many of our spices from Soil Associate Organic Certified producers and are working towards certification ourselves.The herb is used to flavor Ì_åÌ_‰̴ۡå̱marbled eggsÌ_åÌ_‰̴ۡÕå and many Asian soups, in Thai iced tea, and in Peking duck. Anise star pods are used in Chinese Ì_åÌ_‰̴ۡå̱redÌ_åÌ_‰̴ۡÕå cooking, where foods are cooked for a long time in soy sauce. It is commonly used in both sweet and savoury dishes in various cuisines around the world including cakes, cookies and fruit dishes. You can earn extra points during special promotions or by referring friends from your account dashboard. Baking: Ground aniseed is frequently used in baking, particularly in traditional recipes for cookies, cakes, and bread.