Spice

Hub

Star Anise hub is a prepared form of the fruit, cut or sorted so cooks get consistent pieces without full breakdown. aromatic leaf, seed or root used to season rather than bulk. Match cooking time to piece size and moisture. add tender leaves late; hard stems and seeds can go in early. Use sound product and keep cut surfaces from drying out before the pan. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDriedFreshPreparedRaw

Traits

HubPortionPrep ReadyPrimary YieldVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 321

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 7.71 g
Saturated Fat 2.25 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.23 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41.4 mg
Salt 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 52.6 g
Dietary Fibre 23.6 g
Total Sugars 4.98 g
Complex / starch 14.7 g
Protein 10.2 g
Water 25 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 321 kcal
Water 25 g
Carbohydrates 52.6 g
- Sugars 4.98 g
- Starch 14.7 g
- Fibre 23.6 g
Protein 10.2 g
Fat 7.71 g
- Saturated Fat 2.25 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.23 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.23 g
  - Omega-3 0.48 g
Vitamins 102 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.17 mg
- Vitamin K 32.2 µg
Minerals 425 mg
- Major Minerals 423 mg
  - Calcium 51 mg
  - Sodium 41.4 mg
  - Potassium 331 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.57 · vitamin-b6: 0.34 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44.2 · vitamin-e: 2.17 · vitamin-k: 32.2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 41.43 · Potassium: 331 · Calcium: 51 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Hub of Star Anise: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1500

Herb gardens and spice trades supplied star anise for seasoning and medicine alike, including named hub portions.

1850