Star Aniseed – Viet Organic Agro
Star aniseed, also known as star anise, is a spice tree that grows abundantly in Vietnam. Vietnam is the world’s second-largest producer of star anise, after China. With an area of more than 50,000 ha, the main provinces for growing star aniseed are Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Quang Ninh. 
In the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, star anise is a key ingredient. Pharmaceutical companies, in particular, use shikimi acid in star anise to create the Tamilflu vaccine to prevent bird flu.
What is the Star Anise?
Star anise is an evergreen tree from the plant family Schisandraceae. It is the star shaped fruit of the illicium verum tree, which is native to Vietnam and China. Star aniseed primarily grown in Vietnam by farmers from ethnic minority communities in the northern highlands, and it is traded and consumed globally. The star-anise tree produces star-shaped fruits that turn rust-red when ripe. These fruits contain amber-colored seeds on the inside. Both the seed and the fruit husks are used as spices in cooking.
Star Anise Plant and Cultivation 
Vietnam Star Anise autumn crop
Autumn harvest flowers begin in September and continue until the end of October each year. When the sun was no longer stiff and the first rains of the season began to fall, people in the highland district of Lang Son began to harvest anise.
This crop produces more fruits and has a better attar than the previous one. After picking, the fruit is dried at temperatures ranging from 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. Its color then shifts from red brown to dark brown, forming star-shaped patterns and revealing shiny yellow brown seeds.
Vietnam Star Anise spring crop
Harvest begins in March and lasts until April. Spring crop Star anise is not better than Autumn crop. Star shaped smaller than Autumn crop, with some star shaped not open but still eight points and a seed in each.
Uses of Star Anise 
Star anise oil is a fragrant oil that is commonly used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. Shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir, is extracted from approximately 90% of the world’s star anise crop.
The flavor of star anise is distinct, sweet, and aniseed-like, with a fresh, pleasing aftertaste. The aroma of star anise is reminiscent of fennel and liquorice.
Consuming Countries of Star Anise
Vietnam’s main export markets are India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, and Singapore. Furthermore, if Vietnamese exporters maintain strict quality control, Japan and South Korea are also potential markets.
Viet Organic Agro Co., Ltd. has been a reliable supplier of Vietnamese spices for importers all over the world with over 10 years of experience in exporting anise aniseed and cinnamon products. We introduced Vietnam star aniseed in particular to many markets, creating new Vietnamese spice roads on the international map. We export star anise and cinnamon to a number of market like Middle East, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Europe and America.
Finally, we promise to provide customers with high-quality Vietnamese star anise at the best possible price. As a result, don’t hesitate to contact us right away if you want to expand your business.
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