Star Anise (Chakra Phool)

Whole Dried Star Anise Pods — Premium Grade

APEDA Registered FSSAI Certified Lab Tested Export Ready
Star Anise (Chakra Phool) — Export Quality from India

Star Anise (Chakra Phool) — Export Quality from India

Star Anise (Chakra Phool) FROM INDIA

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.

Sourced from: Northeast India (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur), Kerala

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Specification Notes
MoistureMaximum 12%Hot air oven method
Volatile OilMinimum 8%Steam distillation
Trans-AnetholeMinimum 80% of volatile oilGC analysis
Foreign MatterMaximum 1%Visual inspection
Broken PodsMaximum 10%Visual inspection
Pesticide ResidueBelow EU MRL limitsMulti-residue LCMS

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

Food Manufacturing
  • Chinese five-spice blends
  • Pho broth and biryani masala
  • Pickles and seasoning mixes
Beverage
  • Liqueur (pastis, sambuca, absinthe)
  • Herbal teas and mulled drinks
  • Specialty cocktail garnishing
Confectionery
  • Flavouring for sweets and cookies
  • Candies and baked goods
  • Chewing gum and mints
Pharmaceutical & Fragrance
  • Cough syrups and cold remedies
  • Shikimic acid extraction
  • Perfumery and soap making

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

Packaging Options

Pack TypeSizes AvailableMOQ
PP/Jute Bags25kg200kg
Retail Pouches50g, 100g, 250g1000 units
Vacuum SealedCustom sizes200kg

Shipping Information

  • 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

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Star Anise (Chakra Phool) FAQs

Common questions about sourcing, quality, and importing Indian Star Anise (Chakra Phool).

We measure potency by the Trans-Anethole content in the volatile oil (minimum 80%). Our pods are carefully sun-dried to maintain a minimum 8% oil content, ensuring the signature liquorice-like aroma remains intense throughout the shelf life.
We source our premium Star Anise from the high-altitude regions of Northeast India (Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur). The unique microclimate of these hills produces bolder pods with higher oil concentrations compared to standard varieties.
We offer Whole Pods (Premium 8-point stars), Whole Pods (Standard Mix), and Ground Star Anise Powder. It is a critical ingredient for Chinese five-spice blends, Pho broths, and the extraction of Shikimic acid for pharmaceutical use.
To protect the delicate star shape, we use multi-layer corrugated boxes with inner liners or vacuum-sealed pouches. Our standard MOQ is 200kg, with customized retail packaging options available for international distributors.

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