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    Star anise that shows up whole.

    Broken stars: 2.41%, against the 25% the rules allow. Stalks: none. And 8.94% aroma oil, so one star is plenty.

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    Description

    Star anise is the spice you can judge by eye. A good one is a full star, deep brown, and smells of liquorice the moment the pack opens. A bad one is a bag of broken points and stalks.

    Ours came back with broken or misshapen stars at 2.41%; FSSAI allows up to 25. Stalks: none. Extraneous matter: none. Aroma oil: 8.94 g per 100 g, above the 8.0 minimum, which is why one star can perfume a whole pot of biryani.

    Lead, arsenic, aflatoxins and about 290 pesticides were below what the lab can measure.

    How to use
    • Biryani and pulao: 1 star in the ghee with the other whole spices. Just one.
    • Chai or hot chocolate: 1 star per pot for a warm, liquorice note.
    • Soups, stocks and Indo-Chinese gravies: simmer 1 star, then fish it out.
    Ingredients & storage

    Whole star anise (Illicium verum). Nothing else. Best before about 12 months from manufacture. Keep it sealed so the stars stay whole and fragrant.

    Lab reports

    Newcon Consultants & Laboratories, Ghaziabad (NABL TC-17937) · report TP-26-NCL/011-300726/A · issued 07 Aug 2026 · batch ZGSA230001

    Aroma oil (volatile oil)
    8.94 g/100 gMin 8.0
    Broken or abnormal stars
    2.41 g/100 gMax 25.0
    Stalks
    NilMax 3.0 g/100 g
    Extraneous matter
    NilMax 1.0 g/100 g
    Grit (acid-insoluble ash)
    0.38 g/100 gMax 1.0
    Lead, arsenic, copper
    Below measurable limitLead max 10 mg/kg
    Aflatoxins, pesticides (about 290)
    Below measurable limit

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    Questions about our lab results

    What does lab tested mean?
    The report names the product sample, the checks carried out and the result of each check. Different products need different tests, so the full report tells you exactly what was covered.
    What does below quantification limit mean?
    It means the amount was below the level the test could reliably measure as a number. It does not mean zero. The report gives the test’s limit.
    What does volatile oil tell me?
    Volatile oils contribute to a spice’s aroma. This test measures the oil content; it is one quality measure alongside the other checks in the report.
    Why is moisture checked?
    Moisture is the water present in the sample. Measuring it helps assess the product’s condition and suitability for storage. It is not a shelf-life guarantee.
    Are curcumin and curcuminoids the same?
    Curcuminoids are a group of compounds that includes curcumin and contributes to turmeric’s colour. A curcuminoid result should not be presented as a separate curcumin result.
    Lab results

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    Newcon Consultants & Laboratories, Ghaziabad (NABL TC-17937) · report TP-26-NCL/011-300726/A · issued 07 Aug 2026 · batch ZGSA230001

    ZOFF Star anise that shows up whole.

    Aroma oil (volatile oil)8.94 g/100 g (Min 8.0)
    Broken or abnormal stars2.41 g/100 g (Max 25.0)
    StalksNil (Max 3.0 g/100 g)
    Extraneous matterNil (Max 1.0 g/100 g)
    Grit (acid-insoluble ash)0.38 g/100 g (Max 1.0)
    Lead, arsenic, copperBelow measurable limit (Lead max 10 mg/kg)
    Aflatoxins, pesticides (about 290)Below measurable limit
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    Star anise, saunf and aniseed: what's the difference?

    Three different plants that share a liquorice note. Star anise (chakri phool) is the star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum. Saunf is fennel seed. Aniseed (vilayati saunf) is a smaller seed from Pimpinella anisum.

    How many star anise go in a biryani?

    One for a family-size pot. It's strong; two can make the whole dish taste of liquorice.

    Can you eat star anise?

    You cook with it and take it out before serving. The star itself is tough and woody.

    How do I store star anise?

    Sealed, away from heat and light. Best before about 12 months from manufacture.

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