Broken Star Aniseeds

Aniseeds are the seeds of the star anise plant. Star anise comes from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to China and other parts of Asia. It has a strong liquorice-like flavour and is often used as a spice in both sweet and savoury dishes.The fruit is star-shaped, with eight points, and each point contains a single seed. Star anise is a common ingredient in spice blends, soups, stews, desserts, and beverages like mulled wine.