{"product_id":"star-anise-new-pack-20261012-2150","title":"Star Anise","description":"Star Anise\u003cbr\u003e(Illicium verum)\u003cbr\u003e Also called ‘ Badian \/ Badiane’’ or ‘Star aniseed’\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Anise is the dried, star-shaped seed pod containing the seeds of the Chinese evergreen star anise plant. Both the seeds and the pods have a warm sweet spicy note and licorice-like flavor- similar to anise seed but more potent.\u003cbr\u003eIt is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine to enhance the anise flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a major ingredient in the Indian garam masala blend and Chinese five spice powder. \u003cbr\u003eIt is more often used to flavor liqueurs, as well as baked goods and to make spiced tea.\u003cbr\u003eThe whole pods are simmered in sauces, marinades, soups or broths. Also added to \u003cbr\u003ebraised dishes and stews to infuse flavor and are removed at the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar anise is packed with protective antioxidants which neutralize damaging free radicals in the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, star anise is prescribed as a digestive aid, promoting health of female reproductive organs and for lactating mothers to increase \u003cbr\u003ebreast milk secretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar anise is packed with protective antioxidants which neutralize damaging free radicals in the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, star anise is prescribed as a digestive aid, promoting health of female reproductive organs and for lactating mothers to increase \u003cbr\u003ebreast milk secretion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marhaba","offers":[{"title":"4x5 lb","offer_id":67685819187420,"sku":null,"price":740.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":68031280677084,"sku":null,"price":1666.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4437\/3675\/products\/staranise_1.jpg?v=1679350263","url":"https:\/\/foodsofnations.com\/products\/star-anise-new-pack-20261012-2150","provider":"Kalustyan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}