Star Anise Powder

Item

Detail

Product name

Star Anise Powder

Botanical name

Illicium verum Hook.f. (Schisandraceae)

Origin

China — Guangxi

Part used

Dried ripe fruit (star anise), ground

Appearance

Fine reddish-brown powder; sweet, licorice-like aroma

Main use

Braising, stewing, seasoning, baking, curry; TCM; food processing

Shelf life

18–24 months (cool, dry, away from sunlight)

Form / Grade

Star Anise Powder (economy)

Star Anise Powder (selected)

Star Anise Powder (premium)

Parameter

Requirement

Volatile oil (whole, Pharmacopoeia)

≥ 4.0% (ml/g)

trans-Anethole

GC assay (characteristic sweet component)

Moisture

≤ 12–14%

Fineness

Fine powder, low sieve residue

SO₂ (sulphur)

Free /not detected ( premium)

Level

Basis

By raw material

Only top-grade → higher powder grade

By volatile oil

Higher oil = stronger aroma = higher grade (≥4–5%)

By fineness

Uniform fine powder = higher; coarse = lower

By purity / sulphur

No sulphur (SO₂), low ash & foreign matter = premium

By moisture

≤12–14%; lower = better shelf life & aroma

Check

Criterion

Aroma

Sweet, strong, licorice-like = high volatile oil

Colour

Even reddish-brown; no off-colour/mould

Fineness

Uniform fine powder

Purity

No fillers/starch, no sulphur smell

Packaging

Sealed, moisture barrier intact

Packing

Spec

Notes

PP woven / kraft bags

10 kg / 25 kg / 50 kg

Food-grade, PE liner

Cartons

10 kg / 20 kg

Retail/export

Retail pouches

100 g–1 kg

Private label available

Retail carton

e.g. 500 g × 20 bags

Per buyer spec

Container

Approx. load

Note

20ft (20GP)

10–15 MT

Powder density; confirm by stow check

40ft (40GP)

20–27 MT

Estimated