Star anise, also known as badian, is the fruit of the star anise tree, an evergreen shrub native to China that can grow up to 8 meters tall. This tree begins to bear fruit after several years and continues to do so for more than a century.<\/p>\n
It is also known as Chinese fennel or Siberian anise. However, the term \u00abstar anise\u00bb comes from Mandarin badjiao<\/em>, which means \u00abeight horns.\u00bb Indeed, its star-shaped fruit typically consists of eight follicles arranged around a central axis. Its color ranges from reddish brown to dark brown.<\/p>\n In cooking, star anise adds a mild, warm, and slightly sweet flavor. As a result, it is used in both savory dishes (broths, meats, marinades) and sweet dishes (herbal teas, desserts, pastries).<\/p>\n In addition, star anise has properties similar to those of green anise and offers several health benefits:<\/p>\n In China, star anise was once a prized spice. During the Song Dynasty, it was even used as a form of payment to settle certain taxes.<\/p>\n Our star anise is carefully selected to ensure the highest quality:<\/p>\n To meet the needs of professionals, we offer star anise in several forms: whole stars, ground, or broken pieces.<\/p>\n Star Anise<\/strong> (Illicium verum), an aromatic spice with an anise-like scent, is used to flavor desserts, herbal teas, and sauces. It has a delicate flavor and is guaranteed to aid digestion.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":31527,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[34],"product_tag":[36,29],"class_list":["post-1101","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-les-epices-et-aromates","product_tag-entier","product_tag-poudre","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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