Spice

Point

Star Anise point 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

PointPortionPrep ReadyPrimary YieldVersatile

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 313

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 8.25 g
Saturated Fat 2.29 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.27 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.69 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41.4 mg
Salt 0.11 g
Total Carbohydrate 49.8 g
Dietary Fibre 25.8 g
Total Sugars 4.83 g
Complex / starch 15.9 g
Protein 9.87 g
Water 26.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 313 kcal
Water 26.1 g
Carbohydrates 49.8 g
- Sugars 4.83 g
- Starch 15.9 g
- Fibre 25.8 g
Protein 9.87 g
Fat 8.25 g
- Saturated Fat 2.29 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.27 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.69 g
  - Omega-3 0.55 g
Vitamins 103 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.3 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44.4 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.18 mg
- Vitamin K 32.5 µg
Minerals 345 mg
- Major Minerals 343 mg
  - Calcium 36 mg
  - Sodium 41.4 mg
  - Potassium 266 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.11 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.3 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.57 · vitamin-b6: 0.34 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44.4 · vitamin-e: 2.18 · vitamin-k: 32.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 41.41 · Potassium: 266 · Calcium: 36 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

1200

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

1800

Dried and fresh commercial packs of star anise reached urban grocers, including named point portions.

2000