Minton & Donello - Star Anise, 20g Pack of 10

Quick Description

Minton & Donello's Star Anise offers whole, fragrant star-shaped spice with a sweet, liquorice-like flavour, perfect for culinary uses.

Key Information

• Premium quality: Whole star anise with a distinct star-shaped appearance.
• Flavour: Sweet, liquorice-like taste, aromatic and potent.
• Uses: Common in Asian cuisine, included in Chinese five-spice powder, soups, stews, marinades.
• Versatile: Ideal for both savoury dishes and beverages like tea or mulled wine.
• Medicinal benefits: Known to aid digestion and help with colds.
• Freshness: Comes in resealable packaging to preserve flavour and aroma.

Product Overview

Minton & Donello's Star Anise is a premium-quality spice known for its distinctive star-shaped appearance and sweet, liquorice-like flavour. Each star anise pod contains several seeds, but the spice's flavour comes mainly from the pod itself, offering a potent aromatic profile that's widely used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Star anise is a key ingredient in traditional Asian cooking, often featured in Chinese five-spice powder, soups, stews, and marinades. It's also used to infuse beverages like tea and mulled wine with its warm, sweet essence.

Minton & Donello ensures their star anise is carefully sourced to maintain its vibrant flavour and aroma, making it an essential addition to any spice rack. Beyond its culinary uses, star anise is also valued for its medicinal properties, such as aiding digestion and relieving colds. Packaged in convenient, resealable packaging, it stays fresh and flavorful for extended use.

Ingredients:

Star Anise

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Star Anise the same as Japanese Star Anise?

No, Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) is toxic and should not be consumed. Only Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) is used for culinary purposes.

Can Star Anise be used in tea?

Yes, star anise is often used in herbal teas and infusions for its distinctive flavour and digestive benefits.