廣西南寧香料調(diào)味品WHAT IS STAR ANISEED star anise is a star shaped fruit of an oriental evergreen tree that is grown predominantly in south-western China. The spice is also planted in Laos and in Jamaica. The seed is of an aniseed flavour which is derived from an essential oil of the spice known as anethole. Star anise is known by the name of Illicium verum and belongs to the plant family Illiciaceae. This plant family has a close association with the magnolia family. It is of one inch high, has eight segments and is of a dark brown rust color. It is basically an eight horned or eight cornered spice. In China it is grown in the four southern provinces, but the prov.GUANGXI is the primary origin. It is harvested between the month of March and May, call spring crop, and August and September, call fall crop.
The main constituents of star anise are 5 to 8% essential oil, which is dominated by 85 to 90% anethole. Other components comprises of phellandrene, terpineol, safrole and cineol. It has an aroma similar to that of anise or licorice. The Chinese star anise is widely used for an array of purposes.
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