Star Anise & Essential Oil
Illicium verum Hook. f. (Schisandraceae)
Sourced from the premier star anise growing belts of Guangxi. Available as premium whole 8-star spice, standard whole spice, broken spice cuts, sorted seeds, culinary ground powder, and natural steam-distilled Star Anise Essential Oil rich in natural trans-anethole.
- Plant Part
- Dried Star Fruit / Seed
- Origin
- Guangxi, China
- MOQ
- 100 kg
- Shelf Life
- 24 months for whole spice / 36 months for oil
Standardized Specification
Published specification ranges and the analytical method referenced for each parameter. Batch-specific results are issued on the certificate of analysis, not on this page.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trans-Anethole (GC-MS) | ≥ 85.0% (Oil) | GC-FID / GC-MS |
| Moisture (Whole Spice) | ≤ 13.5% | Oven Drying Method |
| Volatile Oil Content | ≥ 8.0% v/w (Whole Spice) | Steam Distillation Assay |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Broken Fruit Rate (Grade A) | ≤ 5.0% | Physical Inspection |
Composition, Format & Handling
Standardized assayWhole Grade A Spices (8-point stars) / Trans-Anethole ≥ 85% (GC-MS)
Marker compoundsTrans-Anethole, Estragole, Limonene, Foeniculin
Extraction / processingSteam Distillation (Oil) / Cleaned & Sorted (Whole Spice)
Extraction ratioNatural Whole Spice / 8:1 to 12:1 for pure essential oil
AppearanceReddish-brown 8-pointed star fruits / Pale yellow clear aromatic liquid (Oil)
Particle / cutWhole star / Broken / 60–80 mesh for powder
CAS Number84650-59-9
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry area away from direct light; essential oil in airtight epoxy-lined containers
Analytical Fingerprint
Illustrative chromatographic profile showing the marker peaks used for identification. Peak heights are schematic and are not batch results.
Analytical Chromatography Profile (280 nm)Validated Method Conformance
X-Axis: Retention Time (min)Y-Axis: Absorbance UnitsQC Fingerprint: PASS
Limonene4.2 min
Estragole8.5 min
Trans-Anethole (Major Peak)14.2 min
