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Star Anise

Star Anise is a fragrant spice native to China and Southeast Asia, known for its star-shaped pods and strong licorice‑like flavor used in simmered dishes, braises and baking. It is unusually high in fiber at 34.5g per 100g, though it is normally used in very small amounts so contributes little to overall daily intake. Star Anise also contains aromatic compounds (like anethole) that have traditional uses for aiding digestion and providing antioxidant and antimicrobial effects in foods.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~3.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

337 kcal

17% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

18 g

36% RDI

Fat

13 g

2.8g sat fat

Carbs

50 g

18% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

35 g

100% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S · 9.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Star Anise healthy?

Yes, Star Anise is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (34.5g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Star Anise?

Star Anise is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Star Anise gluten free?

Yes, Star Anise is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Star Anise?

100g of Star Anise contains 337 kcal, 17.8g protein, 50.4g carbohydrates, 13.4g fat, and 34.5g fiber.

Q.04Is Star Anise vegan?

Yes, Star Anise is vegan.

Q.06Is Star Anise lactose free?

Yes, Star Anise is lactose free.

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