Swiss Naturals Whole Star Anise Seeds (Chakri Phool) 400 grams

Description

• Star anise is one of the signature flavours of Chinese savory cooking. The five-spice powder mix common in China contains star anise. It is used to flavour vegetables.It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling. It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors.
• It is used in Oriental cooking. In Chinese medicine star anise is known to be a digestive aid. It is usually added whole to the dish and discarded before serving. Both its seeds and husk is used as a spice for cooking.Star anise is either used as a whole or in grounded form. Star anise seeds are popularly used as flavoring agents for tea, soups and marinades. it is an essential spice while preparing biryani and other masala items in the Indian subcontinent.
• It has been used since ancient times to relieve abdominal pain, cramps, indigestion, gas, bloating and nausea. Star anise contains diantheole and photoantheole which help to improve lactation in nursing mothers. The oil extracted from Star anise has been popularly used to cure acne and other skin related problems.
• Spices by Swiss Naturals are completely free from artificial colours and preservatives. Our spices give you the goodness, flavours & aroma that come from pure and unadulterated spices. Add them to your delicious food recipes to infuse a punch of flavour without compromising on your health.
• All our packs are hygienically packed while maintaining strict quality standards to rule out chances of bug infestation or any other kind of contamination.

As the name suggests, star anise is a fruit in the shape of a star which is native to South China. It is brown in color and has an aroma similar to that of a fennel seed. It has a strong licorice taste, more intense than regular anise. The fruits are picked up just before the harvest. Star anise contains an essential oil that is responsible for its flavor. Rust colored and tough skinned, they have widely used aromatic properties.It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling. It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors. The fruit is anti-bacterial, carminative, diuretic and stomachic. It is considered useful in flatulence and spasmodic.

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