Export-grade star anise in whole stars and ground powder — for food manufacturers, beverage producers, five-spice blend makers, and spice importers requiring authentic anise character.
Star anise (Illicium verum) is one of the world's most recognisable spices — the distinctive 8-pointed star shape and intensely sweet anise aroma from trans-anethole (85–90%) make it a critical ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder, Vietnamese pho, European anise liqueurs, and pharmaceutical shikimic acid production.
SV Botanica supplies star anise in both Indian origin (Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland) and Vietnamese/Chinese origin, allowing buyers to choose origin based on their specification and price requirements. Whole intact stars, broken pieces, and freshly milled powder are available.
Star anise is the primary natural source of shikimic acid — used in Tamiflu (oseltamivir) production — making quality and volatility of supply a key concern for pharmaceutical buyers. Food buyers require consistent anethole content (85%+) for predictable flavour intensity in five-spice blends and anise liqueurs.
Indian origin sourced from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Vietnamese/Chinese origin available for buyers requiring specific origin documentation. Anethole content and volatile oil test reports provided.
We supply star anise to international food grade and export specifications. Anethole content certified per lot.
| Pesticide Residues | EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 MRL compliant |
| Aflatoxin | Total NMT 10 ppb, B1 NMT 5 ppb — EU compliant |
| Heavy Metals | Lead NMT 3 ppm, Cadmium NMT 0.2 ppm |
| Microbial | Salmonella absent/25g; TPC NMT 100,000 cfu/g |
| Irradiation | Non-irradiated grade available on request |
| Organic | USDA NOP / EU Organic available |
| Shikimic Acid | Available on request for pharmaceutical buyers |
| HS Code | 0909.10 (Whole/broken); 0909.10 (Ground) |
Star Anise (Whole & Powder) is used across food manufacturing, retail, food service, and industrial applications globally.
Essential component of five-spice — the fundamental Chinese spice blend.
Whole stars in Vietnamese pho and other Asian spiced broths and stocks.
Key botanical in pastis, Pernod, sambuca, ouzo, and anise-flavoured spirits.
Red-braised pork, duck, and Chinese slow-cooked meat preparations.
Herbal teas, chai variations, and warm spiced beverages.
Anise-flavoured sweets, lollipops, and confectionery products.
Shikimic acid source for influenza antiviral drug production.
Ground powder in spice blends, barbecue seasonings, and curry pastes.
Star Anise (Whole & Powder) is supplied in food-grade, moisture-protected packaging to maintain quality during shipping and storage.
Container Loading & MOQ
Minimum 25 kg for trial shipments. Anethole content certified per lot. Both Indian and Vietnamese origin available — specify on enquiry.
We supply star anise in Indian and Vietnamese origin. Tell us your specification.