Dried Star Anise

Cleaned, Graded & Packed in Rajkot & Nearby Areas – Gujarat, India

Variety & Origin Identification

• Variety: Indian Star Anise (Premium Grade)

• Botanical Name: Illicium verum

• Geographic Origin (Processing & Packing):

  • Rajkot district & nearby areas – Gujarat, India

• Sourced through reliable supply channels and professionally cleaned, graded, and packed near Rajkot to ensure authenticity, traceability, and consistent export quality.

Pungency Levels (SHU / Heat Indicator)

(Star anise is assessed by aroma strength and anethole content rather than SHU)

• Perceived Heat Level: Mild to medium

• Flavour Profile: Sweet-spicy, licorice-like aroma

• Suitable for culinary use, spice blends, beverages, and food processing.

Physical Specifications

• Forms Available:

  • Whole Star Anise

  • Broken Pieces / Flakes

  • Powder (on request)

• Appearance:

  • Colour: Reddish-brown

  • Shape: Star-shaped pods (typically 6–8 points)

  • Texture: Firm, woody surface

• Clean, intact stars with strong aroma and minimal breakage.

Quality & Purity Standards

• 100% Pure & Natural Star Anise

• No artificial colours

• Sudan Dye Free

• No fillers, no adulterants, no chemical treatment

• Hygienically handled and export-grade quality assured.

Moisture & Contaminant Control

• Moisture Content: ≤ 10% – 12%

• Strictly tested for:

  • Microbial contamination

  • Aflatoxin

• Fully compliant with EU, USA, and Middle East food safety regulations.

Processing Methods

• Naturally sun-dried or controlled machine-dried (batch-wise)

• Machine cleaned & Sortex selected

• Multi-stage cleaning:

  • De-dusting

  • Removal of broken/foreign matter

  • Metal detection

• Hand-inspection before final packing to ensure premium quality.

Packaging Options

• PP Bags: 10 kg / 25 kg

• Jute Bags

• Paper bags with food-grade inner liner

• Vacuum-sealed packs (on request)

• Private labelling available with buyer’s brand & artwork.

Shipping & Logistic Capacity

• Monthly Supply Capacity: 15 – 30 MT

• Nearest Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port

  • Kandla Port

• Third-party inspection supported: SGS / Intertek / Buyer-nominated agency.

Certifications & Compliance

• FSSAI Registered

• Spices Board Registered

• APEDA Registered

• IEC & GST Compliant

• Laboratory test reports available on request.

Processing Assurance

Star anise is carefully dried, cleaned, graded, and packed near Rajkot (Gujarat), ensuring strong aroma, intact shape, and export-grade consistency.