{"product_id":"anise-star","title":"Anise star","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIFhAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBYQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Aroma:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers a warm, sweet, and pungent flavor with a strong licorice profile, accompanied by subtle notes of clove, mint, and fennel.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIFhAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBYQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKey Compound:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eanethole\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an essential oil that gives the spice its signature taste and antifungal properties.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormick.com\/blogs\/how-to\/about-star-anise-uses-pairings-and-recipes\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/star-anise\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialtyproduce.com\/produce\/Star_Anise_6144.php\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Q-7AUegoIAggACAAIFhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=JAn3Ud_2g\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGxAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBsQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCulinary:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A cornerstone of \u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"JAn3Ud_2n\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qy_kOegoIAggACAAIGxAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBsQAw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/star-anise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChinese Five-Spice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/star-anise\u0026quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;1218\u0026quot;:[16,null,null,null,[1]]}]],16,null,\u0026quot;Star anise | Description \\u0026 Uses\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;star anise Fruit of the star anise (Illicium verum). * What is star anise and where is it indigenous? Star anise is the dry fruit of the star anise tree (Illicium verum), used as a spice and source of pharmaceutical chemicals. It is indigenous to southeastern China and Vietnam. * What are the characteristics of the star anise fruit? The fruit has a starlike arrangement of six to eight carpels around a central axis, and is about 0.25 to 0.5 cm in diameter. Carpels are hard, rough, and reddish brown, while seeds are smooth, lustrous, and light brown. * What is the main component of star anise\u0026#39;s essential oil? The main component is anethole, which gives star anise its distinct licorice taste and has antifungal properties. * What are some uses of star anise? Star anise is used for flavoring candies, liqueurs, and perfumes. It is a major source of shikimic acid for the anti-influenza drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and is part of Chinese five-spice powder. It also seasons the Vietnamese dish pho. * What is a potential risk associated with star anise? Star anise may be contaminated with products from related species, such as Japanese star anise and Guangdong star anise, which are toxic. star anise, dry fruits of the star anise tree (Illicium verum), used as a spice and source of pharmaceutical chemicals. The evergreen tree is indigenous to the southeastern part of China and to Vietnam. The spice is an important component of Chinese traditional medicine and cuisine. ... Characteristics and composition. The fruit takes its name from the starlike arrangement of its carpels (leaflike, seed-bearing structures) around a central axis. A single fruit contains six to eight carpels. The dried fruit is about 0.25 to 0.5 cm (0.1 to 0.2 inch) in diameter; individual carpels are usually about 1 cm (0.4 inches) in length and contain a single seed. Dried carpels are hard, rough, and reddish brown; the seeds are smooth, lustrous, and light brown. The dried fruit\u0026#39;s essential oil content is 3 to 3.5 percent, and its principal component is the aromatic compound anethole. Anethole gives the spice its distinct licorice taste and has antifungal properties. ... Uses. ... The spice made from the fruits of the Chinese star anise tree may sometimes be contaminated with products from related species, notably the Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) and the Guangdong star anise (Illicium lanceolatum), which are toxic. The flavor and uses of the fruit are similar to those of anise (Pimpinella anisum), to which is it is unrelated. The volatile, aromatic essential oil is commonly used for flavoring candies, liqueurs, and perfumes. In the pharmaceutical industry, star anise is a major source of shikimic acid, which is used in the synthesis of the anti-influenza drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). It has been used to treat stomach ailments, sleeplessness, rheumatism, and emesis in traditional Chinese medicine. It is one of the five dried spices—including fennel, cassia, cloves, and Sichuan pepper—that make up the famed Chinese five-spice powder. Star anise is also used to season the Vietnamese dish pho.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcQRU9mhu3KYtjLfxvIUbUH3fkQA2ORYxxZsb5VSdC4EI-Z2vMl8Wmdxx0vPiUzs0EykRv7pev841-zMdKY\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Britannica\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d128\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL\u0026quot;,[[1791662533708391,63563342,1579978086],null,null,null,null,[[2,0,0,26]]],null,\u0026quot;f4fd0986-3ff4-4a49-804e-d5a07e478f53\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e powder, Vietnamese phở, long-braised meat dishes, teas, mulled wines, and baked goods.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjnlISHn7CXAxVO5skDHWaNLF4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGxAE\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBsQBA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Industrial:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as a major commercial source of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eshikimic acid\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is used to synthesize the anti-influenza medication oseltamivir (Tamiflu).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/what-is-star-anise-7551389\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/star-anise\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicesetc.com\/product\/Whole-Anise-Star\/Spices-Herbs\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Measian Foods","offers":[{"title":"1 pounds \/ Measian Foods Direct","offer_id":47860500988060,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pound bag \/ Measian Foods Direct","offer_id":47860501020828,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/4993\/2956\/files\/anise_star.jpg?v=1791662640","url":"https:\/\/measianfoods.com\/products\/anise-star","provider":"Measian Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}