Star Anise from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Star anise (Illicium verum) is prized for its distinctive star-shaped pods and bold anise-liquorice flavour driven by trans-anethole content. Aethon Overseas exports premium grade whole dried star anise pods sourced from Northeast India — essential for Chinese five-spice blends, confectionery, liqueur production, and pharmaceutical applications worldwide.
Aethon Overseas supplies star anise available as whole pods (premium), whole pods (standard), star anise powder, essential oil. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 12% | Hot air oven method |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 8% | Steam distillation |
| Trans-Anethole | Minimum 80% of volatile oil | GC analysis |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Broken Pods | Maximum 10% | Visual inspection |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 337 kcal |
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Total Fat | 15.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 14.6 g |
| Sugars | — |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 646 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 36.9 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 170 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 440 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 1441 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 16 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 5.3 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | — µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 21 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | — mg |
| Vitamin K | — µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg |
| Folate | 274 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Anethole | 70-90% |
| Shikimic acid | Notable |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Whole Pods (Premium): Complete 8-point star pods
- Whole Pods (Standard): Mix of complete and partial
- Star Anise Powder: Finely ground, bold aroma
- Essential Oil: High trans-anethole extract
Uses & Applications
- Chinese five-spice blends
- Pho broth and biryani masala
- Pickles and seasoning mixes
- Liqueur (pastis, sambuca, absinthe)
- Herbal teas and mulled drinks
- Specialty cocktail garnishing
- Flavouring for sweets and cookies
- Candies and baked goods
- Chewing gum and mints
- Cough syrups and cold remedies
- Shikimic acid extraction
- Perfumery and soap making
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP/Jute Bags | 25kg | 200kg |
| Retail Pouches | 50g, 100g, 250g | 1000 units |
| Vacuum Sealed | Custom sizes | 200kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
