Sahyas Star Anise contains anethole, the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavour. Recently, Star anise has come into the west as a less expensive substitute for anise in baking as well as in liquor production. Star anise enhances the flavour of meat. It is used as a spice in preparation of Biryani and Masala Chai all over the Indian subcontinent. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine, and in Indian Cuisine where itis a major component of Garam Masala, and in malay and indonesian cuisines. Star anise is an ingredient of the traditional five-spice powder of Chinese cooking