Star anise Illicium verum is a star-shaped, dark brown pod native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. High quality specifications typically require a moisture content below 10 12%, an essential oil content of at least 3.5% to 4% primarily anethole and an admixture foreign matter limit of less than 1%. The spice should feature well formed 8-pointed stars, with a minimum of 80 85% whole pods and fewer than 5% broken pieces or loose seeds. It must be free from mold, insects, and Illicium anisatum toxic Japanese star anise, exhibiting a pungent, licorice like aroma.
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