Description Star anise - Star anise (whole) Illicium Verum Net volumes and weights: 100ml/30g/1.05oz Star anise, also called “star anise”, is the fruit of a tree native to southwestern China and Vietnam. It is grown today in its countries of origin, but also in Japan. The fruit is harvested manually before maturity and then dried in the sun for several days. It is an eight-pointed star with a powerful scent of anise and licorice. It is used in the composition of numerous spice blends and in particular in the “five Chinese spices” as well as in the composition of pastis. Tips for use You will use it with pork and duck and also with seafood, it will flavor your stews with an anise touch.