Star Anise
Premium Star Anise
At Star Spices, we specialize in supplying high-grade Star Anise sourced directly from premier growing regions in China, Vietnam, and India. Designed for food manufacturers, wholesalers, and extractors, we offer:
Competitive bulk pricing (container loads preferred)
Multiple grades to suit various applications
Year-round availability with global shipping
Origin specialization
Partner directly with farms in each region
Custom sorting
Specify stem inclusion, pod size, or moisture levels
Quality assurance
HPLC-tested for purity and active compounds
Logistics network
Air or sea shipping from origin
Chinese
Star Anise
Superior: Whole pods (8-12 points), deep reddish-brown, ≤2% broken
Standard: 6-8 point pods, ≤5% broken
Broken: Cost-effective for grinding/extraction
Key Feature: 8-9% essential oil content (high in anethole)
Annual Capacity: 3,000+ metric tons
Vietnamese
Star Anise
Superior: Large 10-12 point pods, intense aroma
With Stem/Without Stem: Custom options available
Key Feature: Sweeter flavor profile (preferred for pho blends)
Annual Capacity: 2,500+ metric tons
Indian
Star Anise
Standard: 6-8 point pods, robust flavor
Broken: Ideal for spice mixes and extracts
Key Feature: Higher shikimic acid content (for pharmaceutical use)
Annual Capacity: 1,000+ metric tons
Request a Quote
Need a specific grade or origin? Contact our team for pricing, samples, or contracts: