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Star Anise Chakra Phool Export

Exotic Aroma

Famous for its strong, sweet, licorice-like flavor due to high Anethole content.

Premium Whole Flowers

Hand-sorted to ensure mostly intact 8-point star shapes, perfect for premium retail.

Medicinal Value

The primary source of Shikimic Acid, used in antiviral medications (Tamiflu).

Direct Sourcing

Sourced from the evergreen forests of Arunachal Pradesh (India) and Vietnam.

Star Anise (Chakra Phool)

AGROX exports superior quality Star Anise (Chakra Phool), a beautiful star-shaped spice that is the cornerstone of Asian cuisine. Known for its distinct licorice flavor, our Star Anise is carefully harvested, sun-dried, and hand-sorted to preserve the integrity of the flower petals. We offer both whole flowers for aesthetic culinary use and broken pieces for grinding and extraction.
Product Varieties

Whole Star Anise (Flower)

  • Quality: Premium Hand Selected.
  • Integrity: 80% - 90% Whole Stars.
  • Use: Biryani, Garnish, Tea.

Broken Star Anise

  • Quality: Standard / Grinding.
  • Appearance: Clean broken segments.
  • Use: Spice Powders (Garam Masala).

Oil Grade

  • Type: High volatile oil content.
  • Use: Essential Oil Extraction.
  • Feature: Cost-effective.

Autumn Crop

  • Season: Harvested Sept-Oct.
  • Feature: Larger pods, deeper color.
  • Origin: India / Vietnam.
Technical Specifications
Botanical NameIllicium verum
Moisture13.5% Maximum
Admixture1% Maximum
Volatile OilMin 8% - 10%
Ash4% Maximum
Broken FlowersMax 5% (in Whole Grade)
ColorReddish Brown
Packaging10kg / 20kg Carton Box

Global Logistics & Uses

Export Packaging

Fragile Care
Packed in strong 5-ply corrugated carton boxes to prevent breakage of the delicate star arms during transit.

Culinary Uses

Flavor Bomb
A key ingredient in Chinese Five-Spice powder, Vietnamese Pho soup, and Indian Masala Chai and Biryani.

Shipping Capacity

20 FT Container: 6-7 Metric Tons (Voluminous)
40 FT Container: 14-15 Metric Tons
Availability: Year-round

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the percentage of whole flowers? For our premium grade, we guarantee a minimum of 80-90% whole stars. Standard grades may have a higher percentage of broken pieces.
Q: Is your Star Anise adulterated? Never. We strictly supply Illicium verum (True Star Anise) and ensure it is free from the toxic Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum).
Q: Why is it packed in cartons instead of bags? Star Anise is very lightweight and brittle. Carton boxes provide the necessary structural support to keep the flower shape intact.
Q: Can you supply powder? Yes, we can supply pure Star Anise Powder ground from clean broken pieces, packed in moisture-proof liners.
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