STAR ANISE -BADIAN
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, star aniseed, 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).
STAR ANISE -BADIAN
Nutrition Table
Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
– 0.6%
– 18.0%
– 15.0g / 100g
– 337.0 kcal / 100g
– 21.0%
– 36.0%
–
– 160mg / kg
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
PACKAGING QUANTITIES
FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
–SCHISANDRACEAE
–ILLICIUM VERUM
–STAR ANISE / BADIAN
Adult reference intake per each 2g of portion of Star Anise contains :
Energy
28.1 kj
6.7 kcal
<1%
Fat
0.03g
<1%
Saturates
0.03g
<1%
Sugar
0.00g
<1%
Salt
0.00g
<1%
Typical values per 100g:
Energy 337.00 kcal 1411.0 kj
HEALTH BENEFITS
Star anise is also known for its medicinal properties. At the end of a big meal, try sipping star anise tea, or add a few drops of star anise essential oil to hot water, to aid in digestion and reduce bloating. Star anise is rich in antioxidants and vitamin A and C, which help fight free radicals that are responsible for early aging and diabetes.