Anise Star

Star Anise is the dried, star-shaped fruit of a small Asian evergreen tree. While unrelated to each other; Star Anise has an even stronger licorice flavor than Anise Seed and is used in many baking recipes. It is also a key ingredient in Chinese savory cooking, and is one of the 5 ingredients in the renowned "Chinese 5-Spice" blend. It is also known for giving the distinctive flavor to liqueurs such as Galliano and Sambuca.