Star Anise Powder

Star Anise Powder
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A lot of buyers from Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia come to us for star anise powder because they’re tired of products that lose smell halfway during shipping or end up tasting weak in their final dishes. We source our star anise from mountainous plantations in southern China, where the fruit is picked only between mid-September and late October, when the volatile oil content is at its highest.
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Our star anise powder is specifically designed for meat processing, braising spice blends, and Southeast Asian sauces. We guarantee an anethole content of ≥8.5% per batch, ensuring your final product retains a rich star anise aroma even after high-temperature cooking, thereby reducing the need for costly artificial flavorings.

 

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Products Specifications

 

Parameter Specifications
Volatile Oil Content ≥ 9.5% (v/w)
Anethole Content ≥ 85% (GC method)
Fineness 80 mesh / 100 mesh / 120 mesh (options available)
Moisture ≤ 10%
Total Ash ≤ 6.5%
Aflatoxin B1 < 2ppb, Total < 4ppb (Complies with EU standards)
Pesticide Residues (BHC/DDT) Not detected (Complies with USDA organic standards)

 

our Highlight
 

Free from sulfur dioxide fumigation; processed using steam sterilization.

We include an extra "stem and seed removal" step compared to standard star anise powders; by grinding only the pericarp (fruit skin), we eliminate woody or bitter notes, resulting in a purer flavor for your sauces.

We control the moisture content to below 9.0%, ensuring the powder maintains a fluffy, free-flowing texture even after a 30-day sea voyage.

Subjected to three rounds of manual sorting, impurity levels are kept below 0.12%, significantly saving pre-processing time for food manufacturers.

For manufacturers of encased sausages or puffed snacks, we can adjust the powder flowability index (Carr Index) to meet your specific mechanical dusting or application requirements.

Our Star Anise Powder complies with EU food safety regulations and US FDA standards; we provide a full suite of documentation, including phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, and third-party laboratory reports.

 

 

 

 

 

We control the moisture of our star anise powder below 9.0%, so it stays loose and free-flowing even on 30-day sea voyages. The impurity rate is kept under 0.12% after three rounds of manual picking, which saves food factories a lot of time on pre-treatment.

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The shelf life reaches 24 months when stored in a cool and dry area, and most of our wholesale customers order 3 to 4 times a year to maintain stable stock.

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Leveraging our years of experience in export trade, we are keenly aware of the rigorous product inspection standards required by various markets. Our products meet EU food safety requirements and FDA standards, and we can provide complete certificates including phytosanitary, origin, and third-party lab reports.

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The minimum order quantity is 1000kg. We accept T/T and L/C payments, and offer small samples for testing flavor and fineness. We also support customized packaging with your brand logo.

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We conduct full inspection before shipment and reply to any after-sales questions within 24 hours. Most of our buyers have been cooperating with us for more than three years, thanks to stable aroma and consistent quality.

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Case Study

 

 

We tested multiple batches and found that star anise harvested in this window has a volatile oil content between 3.5% and 4.7%, much higher than the 2.0% average from regular suppliers. After picking, we dry them at a constant low temperature to lock in the fragrance, then grind them into 40 to 60 mesh powder. This size is widely loved by our clients because it mixes evenly into marinades, baked goods, and tea blends without settling at the bottom or leaving grit.
Many of our long-term buyers have shared real usage data with us. Sausage and cured meat factories in Poland add 0.3% to 0.5% of our star anise powder in their formula, which helps reduce the use of synthetic flavorings while improving product aroma. Tea and beverage brands in the US use 0.8g to 1.5g per kilogram of tea blend, creating popular spiced drinks that sell especially well in autumn and winter. Curry and pho shops in Malaysia and Singapore rely on this powder to keep their soup bases consistent, with almost no flavor difference between morning and evening servings.

 

Our Service
 
 

Shelf Life

With storage in a cool, dry place, the shelf life is up to 24 months; most of our wholesale clients place orders 3 to 4 times a year to maintain consistent inventory levels.

 
 
 

MOQ

The minimum order quantity is 1,000 kg. We accept payment via T/T and L/C and provide samples for flavor and quality testing. We also offer custom packaging featuring your brand logo.

 
 
 

Inspection

We conduct comprehensive inspections prior to shipment and respond to all after-sales inquiries within 24 hours. Thanks to the stable aroma and consistent quality of our products, the majority of our buyers have been working with us for over three years.

 

 

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FAQ

Q: What certifications do you have?

A: HACCP, ISO22000, and compliant with EU and FDA standards.

Q: How long is the production and delivery time?

A: Production 7–15 days, sea freight 15–30 days.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?

A: T/T, L/C and other secure international payment methods.

Q: What's the minimum order quantity?

A: 1000kg for bulk orders, small samples are available.

Q: Can you print our brand on the package?

A: Yes, we provide customized label and packaging services.

Q: Can you adjust the fineness of the powder?

A: Yes, we can customize 30–80 mesh according to your needs.

Q: What is the volatile oil content?

A: Around 3.5%–4.7%, with official test reports.

Q: How long is the shelf life?

A: 24 months in a dry and cool environment.

Q: Is this powder suitable for food and beverage processing?

A: Yes, widely used in meat products, tea, curry, and baked goods.

 

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