Star Anise are star shaped, reddish brown consisting of 6-8 carpels arranged in a whorl. Each carpel is 10 mm long, boat shaped, hard and wrinkled containing a seed. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle. The beauty of Star anise is in its form.Star anise is a dried form of spice from the fruit of the evergreen tree Illicium verum.We take utmost care that our farmers and suppliers follow ethical and safer means of cultivation, harvesting and packaging. Our star anise is sourced from the farmlands of is packed as per specific standards.