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Cube Selection Star Anise


Ok, maybe regular old anise just wasn’t fabulous enough for you. Fine, then try this Cube Selection Star Anise from China next time you want to throw a kick into your carrot soup.

  • $3.00
  • $0.75

Cube Selection Star Anise closeup image
  • Cube Selection Star Anise closeup image

Size: 4oz

Location: China

Packaging: Glass Jar


Star anise is the seedpod of an evergreen tree (Illicium Verum) grown in southwestern China and Japan. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color. Like regular anise, star anise gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. However the two are not related botanically - star anise is a member of the Magnolia family.


Try it in a plum compote over a panna cotta for dessert or toss it in some Pho for a nice Vietnamese option.






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