Premium Vietnamese star anise from Lang Son province — rich in anethole essential oil with intense licorice-like aroma. Available in spring and autumn harvest grades.
Vietnamese star anise is one of the most distinctive and recognisable spices in Asian cuisine, valued worldwide for its elegant eight-pointed star shape, intense sweet aniseed aroma, and rich essential oil content. VinFruits Global exports premium Vietnamese star anise — available in both spring and autumn harvests — to spice importers, food manufacturers, and flavour industry buyers globally.
About the Product
Vietnam is one of the world’s two primary producers of star anise (along with China), with Lang Son province producing the finest, most aromatic variety. Vietnamese star anise (Illicium verum) is characterised by its full, symmetrical star shape, deep reddish-brown colour, and high trans-anethole content (the primary volatile compound responsible for its anise-like flavour). Two harvests are available annually — spring (March–May) and autumn (August–October) — with the autumn harvest generally considered premium for its denser, more aromatic dried stars.
Quality Parameters
Moisture: 13.5% max; Admixture: 1% max; Broken: 8% max; Ash: 9% max; Size of flower: 2cm and above. Feature: aromatic, natural colour, well dried, clean, no mould/fungus. Loading: 6.5 MT/20DC or 15 MT/40HC.
Applications
Vietnamese star anise is used in Vietnamese phở broth (an essential aromatic component), Chinese five-spice powder, mulled wine and Christmas spice blends, European liqueur production (anisette, pastis), traditional Asian herbal medicine, baking and confectionery flavouring, and industrial essential oil/anethole extraction. Its distinctive visual appearance also makes it popular in premium retail spice jars and decorative food presentations.
Packaging material: Carton box. Retail packs and bulk cartons available. OEM packaging with private-label printing supported.
Order Enquiry
Contact VinFruits Global for HACCP documentation and FOB/CIF pricing. Partner: VietDelta +84364772308.
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Specification
Key points to confirm before quotation.
Specification will be built from the buying brief, target format, volume, destination market and required compliance standard.
Product line
Spice and nut sourcing program
Specifications
Moisture: 13.5% max
Admixture: 1% max
Broken: 8% max
Ash: 9% max
Size of flower: 2cm and above
Feature: aromatic, natural colour, well dried, clean, no mould/fungus
Loading: 6.5MT/20DC or 15MT/40HC
Shelf Life
24 months
Origin
Vietnam
Certificates
Contact Sunrise Ins — HACCP, ISO available
Payment Terms
T/T: 30% down payment after signing Sales Contract + 70% balance after receiving B/L scan; or 100% irrevocable L/C from international prime banks
Lead Time
7–10 days
Inquiry basis
Share destination market, target volume, format and requested timing.
Documentation
COA and export documents aligned to destination-market requirements.
Commercial flow
RFQ, sample review, specification alignment and shipment planning.
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