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Product Overview

  • Strong and slightly bitter with a licorice-like taste
  • Integral ingredient in Chinese five spice
  • Can be used to bring bold flavor to a variety of dishes ranging from savory to sweet
  • Great for use in traditional Chinese dishes, Vietnamese pho, cookies, or for seasoning pork and duck
  • Bulk size for high volume users

Bring "star" power to your kitchen pantry with Regal whole star anise, ready to add flavor and depth to a variety of dishes!

Star anise delivers a strong aroma and licorice-like, warming flavor to foods and beverages. Use this spice to deepen the flavor of tomato-based sauces, jams, as well as meat and poultry dishes, especially pork and duck, and even mulled wine. Like anise seeds, star anise gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. The two are not related botanically, though, as star anise is a member of the magnolia family. Star anise ranges from 6-10 points on a star, with each point containing a single seed.

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Integral to East Asian Cuisine

Essential to East Asian cooking, star anise is used in Vietnamese pho, spiced chai, and braised beef dishes, and a multitude of other recipes to give them a warm, spicy undertone. Additionally, it is one of the essential spices in Chinese five spice, a blend used in a wide variety of cuisines.

Saves Prep Time

This 2 lb. container of whole star anise is ready to use and a cost-efficient option for high-volume kitchens. Dehydrated spices also last longer than fresh ingredients and are easier to store, making them the perfect addition to any busy, high-output kitchen.

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Regal Herbs and Spices are a smart addition to any kitchen. This bulk container satisfies all of your cooking and seasoning needs. Be sure to check out our quantity discounts for even better wholesale savings!

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

77 Customer Reviews

71 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

5 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

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1 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers generally appreciate the whole star anise for its strong, aromatic flavor and versatility in cooking, from enhancing dishes like soups and meats to being used in beverages and crafts. The packaging is praised for keeping the spice fresh and intact. Opinions on quality vary, with most finding it a good value for the price.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Liliya G. from LB CAKE STOP

Posted on 02/07/2021

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2 lb.

Terrible quality & grade. Do not recommend this product. You can buy a better grade star anise from your local grocery stores. Many of herbs/spices on webstaurant are very low grade/quality of products.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Tommy Z.

Posted on 05/14/2024

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2 lb.

This a kitchen essential for me. Its fragrant aroma and rich flavor enhance every dish, from meats to soups and vegetables. The spice is fresh, finely ground, and easy to use, with convenient packaging that keeps it fresh. Overall, ANISE has improved my cooking significantly. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their dishes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Trenton R.

Posted on 04/18/2024

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2 lb.

We use the whole anise to toast to make an in house syrup. The quality and consistency of this product is unmatched. The container is plenty big enough to make sure the anise does not get crushed. We are very pleased.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Donella W.

Posted on 04/29/2023

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2 lb.

These are great quality and much more affordable from Webstaurant than any other source I've found. We use them in a winter espresso beverage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Tamsyn S. from NA

Posted on 01/20/2022

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7 oz.

We bought this to add to our homemade wassail for Christmas parties. It made it taste so much better and had a better flavor than simple anise extract. I also intended to do Christmas crafts with the kids, there are many fun ideas on the internet. Hopefully, we'll do it next year, because these are really pretty and aromatic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Jay S. from Great Is Pho And Soups

Posted on 12/04/2020

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7 oz.

this is a good quality and star anise for soup and licorice flavor if you grind it up and add to cookies and breads regal product seem good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Fan F.

Posted on 11/30/2020

Size:
2 lb.

These star anise pods are large and mostly intact without lots of broken pieces. They are fresh and packed with intense flavor. We use them for making Chinese five-spice and for making our own chili oil, and they add a nice licorice flavor to our dishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ivan T.

Posted on 11/14/2020

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7 oz.

This whole star anise is very aromatic, it's good quality and it will last a long time. I use it for stock, soups and stews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard S. from The Rabbit Hole

Posted on 10/19/2020

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7 oz.

I am very particular about anise, this product had all perfect seed pods and the anise was perfectly dried and very aromatic. I highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Antony N.

Posted on 09/24/2020

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7 oz.

These have a very strong flavor and odor to them. Be careful to not use too much as a little goes a very long way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Charlotte G. from Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe

Posted on 08/27/2020

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7 oz.

Love the entire Regal spice line. Really appreciate that they carry whole and ground spices. We use many of the whole spices for doing house made spiced cider. The Whole star anise is very aromatic and incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ofir A. from OA Productions

Posted on 06/10/2020

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7 oz.

Nice, fragrant and a great addition to many dishes by us. It lasts us quite a while too and if you don't need the whole star just break it in a half, still very potent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ches E.

Posted on 05/15/2020

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7 oz.

WOW! This is our first time purchasing Anise. This is a unique spice that we have tried in one of our famous teas and we've received nothing but great feedback thus far! We're trying the seeds next.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Christopher B.

Posted on 05/15/2020

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Size:
7 oz.

Whole star anise. Holds its flavor for a long time. I’ve had my jar for over a year, and it still packs a punch. I throw this along with other whole baking spice in a pumpkin ale every year

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Nasser W. from Nasser Wasel

Posted on 04/06/2020

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Size:
7 oz.

Whole Star Anise from Regal spice is very good tou could use it on savory or sweet dishes it brings alot of flavor to your food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Gale W.

Posted on 04/02/2020

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Size:
7 oz.

If you love the taste of anise in your strawberry sauce- this is a perfect size to add to your spice supply. This anise will give your strawberry sauce that special difference.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephanie C.

Posted on 03/09/2020

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Size:
7 oz.

I have had some broken up "stars" but for the most the stars are whole, The fragrance is wonderful and the flavor is great. A good value, I would buy again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Samantha M. from Home

Posted on 01/14/2020

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7 oz.

I was restocking staple spices and bought this. Recipes call for one or two and I always use more. I used in spice bundles for pho and in my chai blend. It grinds wellwhen I make spice blends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Heather L.

Posted on 12/03/2019

Size:
7 oz.

We love using these whole star anise in our cocktails. Our catering business has a huge bar selection and these spices are great for adding great presentation to our drinks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shaun F.

Posted on 11/23/2019

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Size:
7 oz.

First, you can't beat this price. That being said, it is great for soups and for braises. It adds depth to the flavor, and is great for Asian dishes as well.

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