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Star Anise
Star Anise
Safe
Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) is GRAS as a spice. Note: Japanese star anise (I.
Found in
438 products
What it is
Dried fruit of Illicium verum, a star-shaped spice.
Flavor and aromatic, source of anethole.
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings... Anise, star."
"Only Chinese star anise from Illicium verum is generally recognized as safe for use in foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a spice per 21 CFR 182.10 (anise, star)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a food ingredient (spice)
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