Screening
Star anise
Star anise selected by hand, checked lot by lot.
Grade, size and the share of broken pieces are agreed with you, a second hand selection matches the lot to that grade, and every export lot is laboratory tested before it ships.
- Every export lot laboratory tested
- Laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou
- Graded at our Yulin desk by Kun and Chuangui
What can go wrong with star anise
Four risks professional buyers check first, and how each one is controlled in your order.
- 01
Look-alike species
Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) is toxic and looks similar. Our star anise comes from Guangxi supply we know, and identity tests can be part of the agreed test scope.
- 02
Broken pieces and stems
Stems, leaves and broken fruit lower the grade. A screen removes field material and a second hand selection matches the agreed grade.
- 03
Moisture and mould
Poorly dried fruit can mould. Star anise is dried mechanically and the moisture limit is confirmed in the order specification.
- 04
Pesticide residues
Residues cannot be judged by eye. Residue requirements for your market are agreed before the order and tested on the lot.
Star anise: from selection to dispatch
Six compact views show the main handling stages. The accepted specification and records for a buyer’s actual lot remain part of that order.
Drying
Machine drying
Star anise is dried mechanically after harvest; the moisture limit is confirmed in the order specification. Processing
Dry product at the processing site
Dried star anise is gathered for further selection, grading and packing.
Second selection
Hand selection for the agreed grade
A second pass by hand removes broken and off-colour pieces so the lot matches the grade agreed with the buyer.
Packing
Packed in Yang Squared Spices cartons
Selected star anise is packed in our cartons to the agreed format before final checks.
Dispatch
Cartons prepared for transport
Export cartons are checked and loaded under the confirmed shipment arrangement.Proof you receive
What comes with your order, linked to the lot you buy.
Laboratory report for your lot
Every export lot is tested before shipment by our laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou; the scope is named in the report.
The lot record
Source, sample, test reports and shipment documents are linked to the lot in your private order record.
Photographs before shipment
Agreed photographs or video of the prepared goods support your pre-shipment review.
Independent inspection, if you want one
Tell us before order confirmation and we agree its scope, access, timing and costs.
Who checks
Kun and Chuangui run our Yulin desk. They grade lots on appearance, colour and smell, follow preparation with our suppliers and processing partners, and keep each check linked to your lot.
Quality Control
The agreed sample and written specification define what we check. Our Yulin team then follows the proposed product from current-supply review through preparation and pre-shipment testing.
- 01
Agree the quality basis
We agree the product identity, origin, grade, form and measurable specification with you. The approved physical sample provides the reference for appearance, aroma, flavour and other agreed characteristics.
- 02
Review current supply
Yulin compares current material, relevant suppliers and processing options against the requirement, including the quality concerns that matter for the product and destination.
- 03
Follow preparation
We coordinate sourcing, sorting, processing and packing checks with the relevant partners. Agreed photographs or video of the prepared goods support your pre-shipment review.
- 04
Test every export lot
Every export lot is laboratory tested before shipment through laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Test scope and limits are agreed for the product and destination, including pesticide-residue requirements where relevant.
Quality questions
Is every export lot laboratory tested?
Yes. Every export lot is tested before shipment. The tests and acceptance limits are agreed for the product and destination; the scope is identified in the relevant report.
Which laboratories do you use?
We work with laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. If your purchasing specification requires a particular laboratory, test method or accreditation, tell us before order confirmation so we can check whether we can meet it.
Can you test for pesticide residues for my market?
We agree the applicable residue-testing requirements before confirming the order. Please share your destination and purchasing specification so we can confirm the test scope and limits. A sample's appearance or a photograph cannot establish pesticide-residue levels.
START WITH THE REQUIREMENT