Adds a unique licorice bouquet to clear soups, meat and fish entrees. This premium Star Anise is the fruit if

a small evergreen tree in the magnolia family. Its flavor is like licorice and anise, having a distinct pungent

hint of sweetness. Can be used instead of anise seed. Star Anise is an important ingredient in Chinese

cooking and the Chinese five spice powder. Excellent in fish stews, poultry and pork dishes. Use

whole or a few carpels to taste. Three or four stars produce the taste equivalent of 1/2 teaspoon

ground. Add to soups, basting liquids, fruit syrups and sweet creams. Excellent when

used on roasted chicken, braised fish and scallops.