Description
Star Aniseed by Ali Baba is a premium-quality dried spice, recognized for its beautiful star shape and strong, sweet licorice flavor. Commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking, it also adds depth to desserts, stews, and herbal teas.
Highly valued in both culinary and herbal traditions, star anise is also a source of shikimic acid – an important compound used in natural remedies. This 50g pack delivers whole, unbroken stars, hygienically packed to preserve their potent aroma and essential oils.
Key Benefits
- Rich, sweet, and intense licorice flavor
- Supports digestion and respiratory health
- Ideal for soups, desserts, and chai blends
- Antibacterial & antioxidant properties
- 100% natural, whole star anise pods
How to Use
- Add 1 pod to herbal teas or mulled wine
- Infuse in soups, broths, or curries
- Use whole in biryanis, pho, or spice blends
- Grind into powder for baking or spice rubs
Easy Recipes
Simmer 1 star anise with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in hot water. Add honey to taste.
Infuse 1 pod in warm caramel for a subtle licorice twist—perfect over desserts.
Nutritional Information
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~337 kcal |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| – Sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 14 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Calcium | 640 mg |
| Iron | 13.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 170 mg |
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