Star Anise
Intense anise, sweet, liquorice.
Impact 4/5 · Rumour · adds early (whole) or mid (ground).
Star Anise
AromaticsIntense anise, sweet, liquorice
7
Pairings
2
Cuisines
Strength
Anchor of Chinese Five Spice. Keep away from earthy Builders.
Anethole is very stable. Often sold whole even at grocery level — breaks down only when ground. Full impact retained at grocery level. One of the safest aromatics in the grocery context.