Industrial packaging of essential oils of star anise
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Star anise

Pure and natural essential oil

Bulk packaging > Essential oils

A wide range of pure and natural absolute oils and essential oils of guaranteed quality, constantly available for any industrial use.

  • Code: T1503
  • INCI: Illicium verum
  • CAS: 68952-43-2
  • EINECS: 283-518-1
  • Family: Illiacaceae
  • Type: pure essential oil (EO)
  • Chemotype: Trans-anethole (minimum 88%)
  • Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
  • Extraction method: steam distillation
  • Purity: 100%
  • Origin: Japan/Vietnam

Extraction

Star anise essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the partially dried fruits and appears as a clear, light yellow liquid with a distinctive sweet, spicy, licorice-like scent.

Property

Star Anise essential oil harmonizes excellently with the essential oils of: Dill, Green Anise, Caraway, Elemi, Mint, Nutmeg, citrus oils and spice oils.

Uses

Star anise essential oil, non-toxic and non-irritating, can be slightly narcotic if used in excessive quantities ; it has stimulant and expectorant properties.
It is used as a flavoring in both toothpastes and various types of pharmaceutical preparations. It is also widely used as a fragrance component to perfume soaps, detergents, and cosmetics, as well as in the food industry (confectionery and beverages).
The relevant technical and safety documentation for the product is available upon request.

Botany

Native to tropical Asia, star anise is also known as "Anise badiana". It grows wild in southeastern China, Vietnam, India, and Japan.
It is a tropical evergreen tree with a slender trunk up to twelve meters tall. It produces characteristic star-shaped fruits containing up to thirty seeds.

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