star anise

Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. A spice commonly called star anise, staranise, star anise seed, Chinese star anise, or badian that closely resembles anise in flavor is obtained from the star-shaped pericarps of the fruit of I. verum which are harvested just before ripening. Star anise oil is a highly fragrant oil used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. About 90% of the world's star anise crop is used for extraction of shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

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  1. Morning Glory

    Recipe Brown sugar eggs

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    Recipe Tray Bake Chicken with Plums, Soy, Honey & Mustard

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    Recipe Spiced Pork Chop with Crushed Sweet Potato

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    Recipe Rhubarb & Star Anise Tarte Tatin

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    The CookingBites Spice Challenge - Spice of the Month (December 2017): Anise

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