Star Anise Illicium verum

Star anise (Illicium verum) is the dried fruit of an evergreen tree native to southern China and Vietnam, forming the distinctive eight-pointed star shape prized in kitchens and laboratories worldwide.

Our Grade A whole star anise (3–5 cm) is hand-selected for uniform size, deep brown color, and intense licorice-like aroma — the hallmark of high essential oil content.

Each batch is cleaned, sorted, and packed at our Bozhou facility under strict EU MRL and FDA-compliant quality control.

Key applications span the food and beverage industry (seasoning blends, mulled wine, baked goods), pharmaceutical sector (a primary natural source of shikimic acid for antiviral synthesis), and personal care (fragrance and mouthwash formulations).

As a direct factory exporter, we supply whole, ground, and custom-blend specifications with COA documentation, flexible packaging from bulk sacks to retail-ready pouches, and trial quantities for first-time buyers.