About Product
"Description
Star Anise or Badiyan is a spice indigenous to the Southeastern part of China and Vietnam. The fruit is shaped like a star with a single seed in the middle. The dried fruit is consumed as a spice, and it is also used to extra its volatile essential oil.
Flavour Profile
Star Anise has a very sweet licorice-like flavour similar to aniseed.
Cooking Usage
Star Anise is one of the most important spices in Chinese Cuisine. It is one of the dominant flavours in Chines five-spice powder. The whole star is used for seasoning in soups, stews, and braised and stir-fried dishes. It is also added as a flavouring in baked goods and alcoholic beverages.
Benefits
• Antiviral Capabilities – The Shikimic acid present in Star Anise has strong antiviral properties and is the main ingredient in Tamiflu, a popular medication to treat Influenza.
• Antifungal Properties- It is a rich source of flavonoid Anethole that offers potential antifungal benefits and helps treat dermatitis.
• Antibacterial Properties - Consumption of the spice can inhibit bacterial growth associated with a variety of illnesses. It is also believed to be an effective antibiotic against multiple drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria.
Chukde Advantage –
• Chukde Badiyan is imported from the foothills of Northern parts of Vietnam offering you the best quality.
• It is handpicked to make sure that only fully matured flowers are chosen.
• All our Spices pass through ETO Sterilization before being packaged and sold."