High-quality Illicium verum
Star anise belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. Its spice value is "gold in the kitchen". Its medicinal value is warm in nature.
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Description
The fruits are arranged radially, with a diameter of about 3-4 cm. Each follicle has a blunt tip and a thick and hard skin. When ripe, it turns reddish-brown or yellowish-brown and contains one seed. It has a strong and aromatic smell and a spicy and sweet taste.