Star Anise | Chakri Phool | Pure & Natural Spice Sourced from Kerala | No Added Colour, Flavour or Fragrance | 40 g

Star anise is a unique and highly aromatic spice that derives its name from its star-shaped appearance. It is commonly used in cooking, especially in Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, and is known for its distinctive liquorice-like flavour and warm, sweet, and slightly peppery taste. Star anise is characterized by its striking star-shaped structure with usually eight pointed, elongated, and woody seed pods radiating from a central stem. Each pod is brown and hard, resembling a star or a flower, hence its name. 

Star anise is a versatile spice used in both savoury and sweet dishes. It is a key ingredient in many traditional recipes, including garam masala. In traditional medicine, star anise has been used for its potential medicinal properties, including digestive aid and relief from coughs and colds. It contains compounds that have been explored for their potential antibacterial and antioxidant properties.