Broken Star Anise

Broken star anise from Guangxi for grinding, blending and further processing to your required piece size.

  • Grinding
  • Blending
  • Food Processing
Sample
Available for evaluation
Minimum order
500 kg
Shelf life
24 months

Commercial grade

Broken Star Anise — product sheet

Broken star anise from Guangxi for grinding, blending and further processing to your required piece size.

Minimum specification

Colour
Brown to maroon
Moisture
max 12 %
Foreign matter
max 0.5 %
Visible mould
None
Total ash, dry basis
max 4 %
Acid-insoluble ash, dry basis
max 0.5 %
Volatile oil, dry basis
min 7 ml / 100 g
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
max 30 mg/kg

Commercial details

Botanical name
Illicium verum Hook. f.
Origin
Guangxi, China
Form
Cut / broken pieces
Typical uses
Grinding · Blending · Food Processing
Minimum order
500 kg
Packaging
20 kg PP bag with food-grade PE inner liner
Shelf life
24 months
Storage
Cool, dry and clean; protect from moisture and strong odours
Buying advice

Best for grinding, extraction and blends where whole-star presentation is unnecessary. Choose the piece-size range according to the grinder or production line.

AssessmentSpread a random sample on a clean tray, record the piece-size distribution, colour, foreign matter and visible defects, then photograph the reviewed sample.

Sample recordSample reference and date, product photographs, inspection checklist and packing photographs.

Technical referencesISO 11178:1995 · GB/T 7652-2016 — current Chinese standard · GB/T 7652-2026 — effective 2026-10-01

Useful questions

How do you assess broken star anise?

Spread a random sample on a clean tray, record the piece-size distribution, colour, foreign matter and visible defects, then photograph the reviewed sample.

Can I request a different specification?

Yes. Share the limits, dimensions, mesh, checks or packing needed for your application.

What is included in the sample record?

The sample reference and date, assessment photographs, requested checks and packing photographs.