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Star Anise

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History — Star Anise

🌍 Southwest China (Guangxi, Yunnan, Vietnam border) 🕰️ ~1 AD (Han Dynasty trade records)

Flavor pairings for Star Anise

Star Anise × Fish Sauce

The anethole and shikimic acid of star anise meets the glutamic acid of fish sauce. A deep, warming, savory bridge across cuisines.

★ 88% anethole-depth →

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