Star Anise

Premium Grade A whole and broken star anise with ≥80% anethole in essential oil — for global food, pharmaceutical Tamiflu production, liqueur, and essential oil industries.

📍 India & Vietnam (seasonally)
✅ Export Ready
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Star Anise

Product Specifications

OriginIndia / Vietnam (as available)

GradeGrade A Whole / Broken

Moisture≤12%

Anethole in Oil≥80%

Essential Oil Content5–8%

Shelf Life24 months

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Star Anise — Premium Export from India

📍 Origin: India & Vietnam (seasonally) · 📧 sales@orifields.com · 📞 +91 97463 61801

Star anise is a distinctively shaped, intensely aromatic spice valued worldwide for its bold liquorice-like flavour and exceptionally high anethole content. It is strategically important as a pharmaceutical raw material — star anise contains shikimic acid, the natural precursor for synthesising oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu).

ORIFIELDS INTERNATIONAL sources premium-grade star anise selected for intact star shape, uniform amber-brown colour, and strong characteristic aroma. We supply Grade A whole intact star anise and broken star anise to food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, liqueur producers, and essential oil distilleries globally.

Key Industry Applications

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Asian Cuisine

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Pharmaceutical

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Essential Oils

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Liqueurs & Spirits

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Spice Blends

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Cosmetics

PRODUCT FAQ · AEO OPTIMISED

Common Questions About Star Anise

Detailed answers for buyers, importers, and procurement teams sourcing Indian Star Anise from ORIFIELDS INTERNATIONAL.

What is the pharmaceutical importance of star anise for Tamiflu production?+

Star anise contains shikimic acid, the primary natural precursor used in synthesising oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu), the leading antiviral drug for influenza — making it a strategically important raw material for global pharmaceutical manufacturers.

What is the anethole content in Orifields star anise essential oil?+

The essential oil of our premium star anise contains ≥80% trans-anethole, the primary aromatic compound responsible for its characteristic sweet, liquorice-like flavour. COA with oil analysis available on request.

What culinary applications require star anise?+

Chinese five-spice powder, Vietnamese pho, Indian biryani, Korean galbi marinade, anise-flavoured liqueurs (Pernod, Arak, Pastis), herbal teas, and industrial spice blends globally.

What quality grading is used for Orifields star anise exports?+

Grade A whole intact star anise (full 8-point stars, strong aroma) for premium food and pharmaceutical use, and broken star anise for essential oil extraction at lower price points.

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Have a specific question about Star Anise?

Email us at sales@orifields.com or WhatsApp +91 97463 61801 — our export team responds within 24 business hours.