Especias y Hierbas

Ground star anise

Ground star anise
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Ingredient Information

Name

Ground star anise

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

10 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Ground star anise is a spice obtained by pulverizing the dried fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to Southeast Asia, particularly China and Vietnam. This ingredient is known for its sweet and warm aroma, with distinctive licorice notes and a slightly spicy flavor, which adds depth and an exotic touch to various culinary preparations.

In cooking, ground star anise is widely used in the preparation of desserts, breads, and traditional beverages, as well as in stews and dishes from Asian cuisine where it enhances the flavor of soups, marinades, and spice blends like the famous Chinese five-spice powder.

Among its properties, ground star anise is valued not only for its flavor but also for its digestive qualities and antioxidant potential. It is a spice that can help improve digestion and provide refreshing aromas without the need for additional sugar.

In various Hispanic American countries, ground star anise may also be known simply as star anise or, less commonly, as ground star anise. It is important not to confuse it with common anise or green anise (Pimpinella anisum), as although they share similarities in aroma, they come from different plants and have specific culinary uses.

Nutritional Properties

53.1g
fiber
16mg
sodium
1707mg
calcium
17mcg
folate
11.8mg
iron
1200mg
potassium
337
calories
110mg
phosphorus
0mcg
lycopene
171mg
magnesium
17.9g
protein
0IU
vitamin a
0.2mg
vitamin c
0.32mg
vitamin e
0.5mcg
vitamin k
0.02mg
vitamin b6
15.9g
total fat
50.1g
carbohydrates

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