Star Anise Ground 50g

Our Ground Star Anise offers a potent, sweet, and intensely aromatic flavour reminiscent of licorice and cloves. This fine powder is a key component of Chinese five-spice powder, perfect for seamlessly blending into baked goods, braises, and warm beverages.
he Intense, Aromatic Essence of the East

Capture the deep, complex flavour of star anise in its most versatile form. Our powder is ground from whole, premium stars to unlock its full potential: a sweet, warming taste with a powerful licorice-like aroma and notes of clove and pepper. This convenient form allows the spice to blend invisibly into sauces, batters, and mixes, delivering a consistent and robust flavour without any textural bits.

This is the secret to achieving the authentic, deeply spiced base of many Asian dishes and the warm, comforting notes in your favourite winter desserts and drinks.

Why Choose Our Ground Star Anise?

Potent, Concentrated Flavour: Offers a powerful, immediate aniseed taste that is more intense than whole stars, by volume.

Smooth, Dispersible Texture: The fine powder blends seamlessly into liquids, batters, and dry mixes, ensuring even distribution and a smooth finish.

Spice Blend Essential: The foundational ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and many curry powders.

100% Pure & Natural: Contains nothing but pure, ground star anise. No additives, fillers, or anti-caking agents.

Culinary Inspiration: How to Use Ground Star Anise

A little provides a major flavour boost:

Asian Cuisine: A key base for braised meats, red-cooked dishes, pho broth, and Vietnamese cooking.

Baking & Desserts: The warm, sweet spice in gingerbread, fruitcakes, biscuits, and poached fruits.

Warm Beverages: A vital ingredient in mulled wine, chai tea, and spiced cider.

Spice Rubs & Marinades: Adds a sweet, aromatic depth to rubs for pork and poultry.

Poaching Liquids: Add to the syrup for poaching pears or figs for a spiced, complex flavour.

How to Use: For the best flavour, add during cooking to allow it to meld with other ingredients. To unlock its full potential, sprinkle it into oils or fats and heat gently for 30 seconds before adding other liquids. A little goes a long way—start with ¼ teaspoon.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect its potent aroma and flavour.

Ingredients: 100% Ground Star Anise.