1.New crop, Not Pets.
2.sun dried,No Moulds
3.Natural Aroma, Taste Spicy
Plump 8-Point Pods. High Volatile Oil Content.
At Guangxi Baixianghui spices Company, we export top-tier Chinese Autumn Star Anise (Illicium verum), harvested at full maturity during the prime autumn season (August to November) from the renowned growing regions of Guangxi, China—the world’s primary star anise production hub.
Often referred to as "Big Red Star Anise" (大红八角) due to its large, plump pods and rich reddish-brown color, the autumn crop represents the highest quality grade available.
Superior Pod Maturity & Size: Harvested when the fruit is fully ripe, our autumnstar anise features thick, open 7-to-9 point pods (averaging 2.5cm to 4.5cm indiameter) with shiny, plump seeds inside.
High Essential Oil & Shikimic Acid Content: Possessing a volatile oil concentrationof up to 8.0%, our autumn crop delivers maximum aromatic impact for spice blendsand higher yield for essential oil distillers and pharmaceutical extractors.100% All-Natural & Sulfur-Free: Processed using traditional clean sun-drying andhot-air dehydration without chemical bleaching or sulfur dioxide (SO2) treatment,ensuring full compliance with European and North American food safety standards.Strict Hand & Optical Sorting: Rigorously cleaned to remove dust, stems, and
foreign matter, ensuring a low broken pod rate (<5%) and a clean, vibrant
appearance.
Primary Industry Applications
Culinary & Spice Blending: Essential foundational spice for Chinese Five-Spice powder, Vietnamese Pho broths, Indian garam masala, marinades, and braised meat stocks.Herbal Teas & Beverages: Used whole or crushed in chai infusions, mulled wine, hot apple cider, and herbal wellness teas.Industrial Flavoring & Essential Oil: Preferred raw material for extracting star anise oil and anethole used in confectionery, liqueurs (such as absinthe and anisette), cosmetics, and dental care products.Pharmaceutical Extraction: High-yielding raw material for extracting shikimic acid, a crucial precursor in antiviral pharmaceutical manufacturing.
| Specification Parameter | Export Standard (Top Grade Autumn Crop) |
| Product Name | Chinese Autumn Star Anise / Big Red Star Anise |
Botanical Name | Illicium verum |
Origin | Guangxi, China (Geographical Indication) |
| Crop Season | Autumn Harvest (New Crop) |
| Appearance | Plump, fully opened 7–9 point stars; natural reddish-brown |
| Diameter / Size | 2.5 cm – 4.5 cm |
| Moisture Content | ≤13.5% (Prevents mold during ocean transit) |
Volatile Oil Content | ≥8.0% (High anethole concentration) |
| ≤1.0% max | |
| Broken Rate | ≤5.0% max (Whole Star Grade) |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | None (100% Sulfur-Free) |
Shelf Life | 24 Months (Stored in a cool, dry warehouse) |
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Export Packing: 10 kg / 20 kg Net Weight per strong export corrugated carton, or 25 kg / 50 kg PP woven bags with inner PE food-grade liners (Custom OEM private label packaging available).
20FT FCL Loading Capacity: Approximately 6.5 to 7 Metric Tons (loose cartoned/bagged).
40HQ FCL Loading Capacity: Approximately 15 to 16.5 Metric Tons.
Port of Loading:Qinzhou, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen
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