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1oz Whole Star Anise Dry Spice Herb Pods Illicium Verum Fast Shipping USA SELLER

1oz Whole Star Anise Dry Spice Herb Pods Illicium Verum Fast Shipping USA SELLER

$ 3.16

Availability: 999 in stock
  • Product: Single Spice
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: India
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • MPN: 435
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Spice Type: Star Ani Seed
  • Condition: New
  • Brand: Zenia
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    1oz Whole Star Anise Dry Spice Herb Pods Illicium Verum
    Star anise is star-shaped seed pod with a licorice taste similar to regular anise, only stronger. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color. Star anise is a key ingredient in many Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian kitchen and can replace regular anise in western recipes. Also, star anise has medicinal properties like most other spices. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine, star anise is prescribed as a d
    igestive aid
    and to help cure colic in babies. Further more, in recent times, Shikimic Acid, extracted from star anise, has become one of the chief ingredients in the antiviral Tamiflu drug used to fight avian influenza. To store star anise, keep it in a sealed container and put in a cool dark place. Properly stored, star anise will last for several months. Discard once the flavor fades.
    Strong Licorice-like taste due to presence of anethol
    Star shaped and dark rust brown color
    Subsitite for Regular anise
    Common is many Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes
    Also, good as a medicine