Star Anise Powder by Comext

Star Anise Powder by Comext is a food-grade spice and botanical powder produced from star anise (Illicium verum) and supplied as a dry, milled ingredient for B2B manufacturing. It is commonly used as a flavor and aroma component in seasoning systems and culinary-style formulations, providing the characteristic sweet, licorice-like profile associated with star anise.

From a formulation standpoint, star anise is naturally rich in aromatic constituents such as anethole, which contribute to its distinctive sensory profile and make it a recognized ingredient in spice blends and flavor-forward products. As with all botanical spices, identity controls and QA documentation are recommended to support procurement qualification and finished-product compliance across food, nutraceutical, and personal care supply chains. 

Applications

• Spices & seasonings (dry rubs, culinary blends, five-spice style systems)
• Food processing (soups, sauces, marinades, processed foods—application-dependent)
• Functional foods & beverages (flavor-forward premixes, powdered drink blends—formulation-dependent)
• Dietary supplements (botanical blend capsules/tablets/powders where spice botanicals are used; compliant labeling required