{"product_id":"star-anise-seeds-chakra-phool-badiyan-uae","title":"Star Anise Seeds (Chakra Phool \/ Badiyan)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShop Star Anise Seeds (Chakra Phool \/ Badiyan) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman. Fast delivery across the UAE.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover Our Premium Star Anise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Premium Dates UAE, we source the most distinguished botanical ingredients to ensure your pantry is equipped with spices of unparalleled authenticity and visual elegance. Our premium Star Anise, commonly known as Chakra Phool or Badiyan, is the sun-dried, star-shaped pericarp of the \u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e tree. As a striking and highly aromatic centerpiece within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premiumdates.ae\/collections\/whole-spices-uae\"\u003eWhole Spices\u003c\/a\u003e collection, these rust-brown pods are meticulously harvested and sorted to ensure that the delicate, eight-pointed star structures arrive intact. We maintain rigorous quality control standards to deliver a pristine, unadulterated product free from broken fragments, meeting the exacting requirements of professional chefs, artisan beverage crafters, and discerning home cooks across the Emirates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Profile and Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Star Anise features a profoundly robust and highly complex flavor profile, characterized by an intense, sweet licorice aroma, a warm pungency, and subtle peppery undertones. The tough outer pod protects the small, glossy seeds within, both of which contribute to its potent flavor. Because of its highly concentrated nature, a single pod is often sufficient to transform an entire dish. In the culinary arts, whole star anise is an indispensable ingredient for infusing rich, slow-cooked broths, most notably serving as the foundational aromatic in traditional Vietnamese Pho. It is equally critical in South Asian gastronomy, used to perfume authentic biryanis, rich meat curries, and classic spice blends like Chinese Five Spice and Garam Masala. Furthermore, it serves as an elegant, aromatic infusion for mulled ciders, spiced teas, and poaching liquids for orchard fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and Nutritional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellence of our Star Anise lies in its 100% pure, single-ingredient composition. We provide raw, whole \u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e pods processed entirely without the addition of artificial colors, synthetic preservatives, or chemical flavor enhancers. From a strictly objective nutritional perspective, star anise pods are a source of naturally occurring dietary fiber. In their natural botanical state, they provide trace amounts of essential minerals, including iron, calcium, and manganese. They are also naturally rich in anethole, the primary plant-based volatile essential oil responsible for their characteristic sweet, licorice-like fragrance. We ensure our airtight packaging maintains the factual purity, physical integrity, and dense aromatic oils of the pods directly from the harvest to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes for Every Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo accommodate the diverse requirements of our clientele—from home enthusiasts crafting authentic spiced broths to commercial kitchens requiring premium bulk supplies for high-volume catering—we offer our Star Anise in a range of practical weight options. Our packaging is specifically engineered to protect the fragile star-shaped pods from moisture, light, and physical damage, ensuring they remain exceptionally aromatic and intact over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UAE","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51973771395394,"sku":null,"price":13.52,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51973771428162,"sku":null,"price":25.54,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51973771460930,"sku":null,"price":48.08,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":51973771493698,"sku":null,"price":139.73,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":51973771526466,"sku":null,"price":225.38,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7632\/3906\/files\/Star-Anise-Seeds-Chakra-Phool--Badiyan-Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman-Abu-Dhabi-UAE-4.jpg?v=1771061147","url":"https:\/\/premiumdates.ae\/products\/star-anise-seeds-chakra-phool-badiyan-uae","provider":"Premium Dates UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}