Star anise has many names in different cuisines and flower in shape with intense aroma and flavor. Also known as Badiyan fool, Chakar phool, Chakri fool, Aniseed flower, Stone flower etc; Star Anise is must have for any Indian cooking method and is mostly used in preparing aromatic Briyani, sea food, Pulav and also main ingredients of garam masala powder, chai Masala or Chinese �5 spice� A secret ingredient, Star Anise whole spice is an exotic, fragrant spice from Vietnam and mostly known for its wonderful aroma and delicate flavor which resembles fennel and basil, popularly used in Indian dishes, specially in 5-spice blend. Almost all Chinese dishes use star anise for preparation. Star anise is famed not only for its distinct flavor and culinary applications but also for its medicinal benefits and nutritional value. From the Manufacturer Meda's is synonmous with high quality and is an epitome of flavour & purity . We have been in business for over 50 years and we take pride in serving you the finest products from the farms of India and the rest of the world! Meda's Star Anise is authentic, hygenically packed and adulteration free, thus ensuring value for your money. The contents are packed in sealed pack to preserve aroma, purity and to avoid any contamination.