Overview of Star Anise / Badian
Star Anise – The Star Ingredient of Global Flavor.
Star Anise, scientifically known as Illicium verum, is a unique and highly aromatic spice that derives its name from its distinctive star-shaped appearance. Native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in parts of India and Vietnam, Star Anise is celebrated for its rich, sweet-spicy flavor reminiscent of licorice. With its deep reddish-brown color, hard woody texture, and eight-pointed symmetry, it is not just a culinary gem but also a visual delight.
At Global Hub Exports, we specialize in offering premium export-grade Star Anise, carefully sourced from trusted growers and processed using international quality and hygiene standards. Our Star Anise is hand-picked, sun-dried, and cleaned to retain its natural oils and aroma, ensuring maximum potency and shelf life.
Known for its versatility, Star Anise is widely used in global cuisines, traditional medicine, herbal teas, perfumery, and even pharmaceuticals. It plays a central role in Asian cooking—particularly in Indian biryanis, Chinese Five-Spice blends, and Vietnamese Pho. Beyond the kitchen, it is treasured for its medicinal properties, especially its role as a natural source of shikimic acid, an essential compound in antiviral drug synthesis.
Whether you’re a wholesaler, distributor, herbal medicine producer, or food processor, Global Hub Exports provides Star Anise that meets the highest expectations for purity, flavor, color, and moisture control. Our customized packaging solutions, consistent supply chain, and commitment to timely delivery make us a reliable partner for clients across the globe.
Our product stands out for its natural appearance, intact star shapes, minimal breakage, high oil content, and zero adulteration. We also offer customized grading and packaging options to suit varied international markets and import requirements.
All varieties available in organic also.
Badian Means Star Anise Specifications:
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PROPERTIES
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VALUES & LIMITS
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| Product Name: | Badian Means Star Anise |
| Scientific Name: | Illicium Verum |
| Appearance: | Clean, No Mould, No Fungus |
| Diameter Petal: | 2.5cm Up: 80% 2.5cm Under: 20% |
| Moisture: | 13.5% Max |
| Admixture: | 1.5 % Max |
| Broken: | 10% Broken Max |
| Foreign Matter: | 1% Max |
Bulk Packaging Details:
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TYPES OF BAGS
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QUANTITY
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PP Bag
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25kg / 50kg in New PP Bag
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BOPP Bag
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25kg / 50kg in New BOPP Laminated Bag
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Packaging Customized & Private Labeling As Per Customer Requirement |
Retail Packaging Details:
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TYPES OF BAGS
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QUANTITY
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Standard Pouch / Standup Pouch
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100gm / 250gm / 500gm / 1kg / 2kg in New Standard Pouch / Standup Pouch With Zip lock
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BOPP Handle Bag
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5kg / 10kg / 15kg in New BOPP Laminated Handle Bag
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Packaging Customized & Private Labeling As Per Customer Requirement |
Container Capacity:
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TYPE OF CONTAINER
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QUANTITY
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20′ FT Container
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13.5mt (According To Packing)
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40′ FT Container
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NA
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Culinary Applications
- A vital spice in Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines
- Used in biryanis, curries, broths, teas, and desserts
- Core ingredient in Chinese Five-Spice Powder
- Adds depth and aroma to soups, stews, and pickles
Medicinal & Herbal Benefits
- Rich in shikimic acid, a key antiviral compound (used in flu medications)
- Traditionally used for indigestion, cough relief, and bloating
- Known for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties
- Boosts immunity and supports respiratory health in Ayurvedic remedies
Industrial Uses
- Extracted for essential oil production
- Used in perfumes, oral care, and pharmaceutical industries
- Widely utilized in natural cosmetic formulations
Why Global Hub Exports?
- Direct sourcing from trusted growers
- Strict quality control & hygiene practices
- On-time delivery & global logistics support
- Custom packaging and private labeling options
- Competitive pricing with premium quality