Vanns Spices Star Anise
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Star Anise is the fruit of a tree in the Magnolia family which is native to southern China and Vietnam.
- Its aroma is much like fennel and anise and its taste is pungent and sweet with hints of licorice.
- Star anise has assertive warmth that creates a mild numbing effect in the mouth.
- The aftertaste is fresh and agreeable.
- Star anise pairs well with fruit and is often mixed with cinnamon and cloves to poach fruits.
- Try in combination with other spices like chiles, coriander, fennel seeds, garlic, and ginger.
- Add to baked goods, Asian stocks for chicken and fish, soups, and fruit dishes.
- Use whole star anise instead of broken when presentation is a factor.
