Star anise has a sweet, spicy, liquorice flavour. It is a dried eight pointed star, the fruit of an evergreen tree belonging to the Magnolia family and native to south-west China.

Uses:
Spencers Star Anise is one of the key flavours of Chinese cooking. It provides the dominant taste in Chinese five-spice powder. It goes well with pork, duck, soups and stir fries. The spice also adds depth to sweet dishes such as compotes of fruit and spiced fruit jams.

Sizes available:
20g Medium Packet

Commercial sizes:
500g Bag,1kg Bag,190g Canister,10kg Bulk Bag