Star Anise is a common spices name to us. Star anise and star anise are nearly the same flavor but their shape and appearance are different. The shape of star anise is like a star. It is found in fruit type spice name lists. People are using it from long time ago for their food preparation
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- Name of Spices: Star Anise
- Family Name: Illiciaceae
- Botanical name: Illicium Verum
The essential spice tree star anise is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia. It is now cultivated in many countries in the world as a spice. Below the names and pictures of star anise.
The spice tree when it has flowers looks very beautiful. Star anise plant grows not so high. Star anise is cultivated in China, Vietnam, Laos and many other countries. In China it is called Chinese star anise.
Star anise contains a very strong flavor. It is used for food flavor and also used with tea. Seeds are used for plantations. It is one of the main flavors in Chinese five spice powder. Star anise nutrition value is more and it contains energy, protein, fat and also Vitamin A and C.