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A close-up of The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise pods and powder displayed on a ceramic plate, with some scattered on a dark surface. This aromatic spice from The Spice Lab features a distinctive licorice-like flavor, perfect for adding depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
A slice of cake topped with caramelized fruit, powdered sugar, and The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise from The Spice Lab lends an aromatic spice to the dish, adding subtle licorice-like notes, served on a plate.
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A wooden plate holding chocolate crinkle cookies is accompanied by The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise, imparting a sweet licorice-like flavor, with additional cookies placed on a white background.
A black resealable bag labeled The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise features an image of the ground spice and a wooden spoon on the front. Ideal for adding to recipes, this 4-ounce package showcases the sweet, licorice-like flavor of ground star anise, with The Spice Lab branding prominently displayed at the top.
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A wooden bowl filled with The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise, topped with a whole star anise on one side, is seen from above on a white background. This aromatic spice from The Spice Lab adds a sweet licorice-like flavor to enhance your favorite recipes.
A clear glass jar with a silver lid, labeled The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise from The Spice Lab, contains finely ground star anise—a spice that adds a sweet, licorice-like flavor to recipes. Net weight: 1.6 oz (45g).
A black and white resealable bag labeled The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise features a wooden spoon filled with the ground spice and an image of spice powder splashing across the front, highlighting this essential ingredient from The Spice Lab that adds a distinctive sweet, licorice-like flavor to your recipes.
A sliced loaf of fruitcake dusted with powdered sugar is displayed with dried fruit pieces inside. Surrounding the bread on a light surface are cinnamon sticks, star-shaped cookies, and The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise by The Spice Lab, enhancing the festive scene with aromatic spice and a subtle licorice-like flavor.
A close-up of a round nut cookie with a whole hazelnut on top, surrounded by an aromatic cinnamon stick, The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise from The Spice Lab hinting at a subtle licorice-like flavor, a frosted star-shaped cookie, and dried citrus slices in the background.
Wooden cookie molds with bird, flower, and animal designs are displayed alongside cookies stamped with matching patterns. On the rustic wooden table, lace adorns the scene along with The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise—a spice from The Spice Lab known for its aromatic, licorice-like flavor.
A wooden bowl of brown sugar topped with The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise, surrounded by honey, decorated cookies, star-shaped cookies with white icing, and holiday ornaments on a festive table. This aromatic spice from The Spice Lab infuses the scene with a warm, licorice-like flavor—perfect for celebrating the season.
A blood orange upside-down cake with vibrant red-orange slices on top, one slice cut out and placed nearby, sits on a dark surface next to a small jar of sauce. The cake is delicately infused with The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise, from The Spice Lab brand, adding an aromatic spice and gentle licorice-like flavor that beautifully complements the citrus.
Barbecue chicken wings with a glossy, caramelized coating on parchment paper in a tray, served alongside a small bowl of mixed spices featuring The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise for an inviting, aromatic touch and distinct licorice-like flavor.
A plate of sesame and seed cookies sits on a white table next to a white mug, with cinnamon sticks and The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise—an aromatic spice from The Spice Lab known for its licorice-like flavor—scattered nearby.
A slice of banana upside-down cake, subtly enhanced with aromatic spice and The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise for a delicate, licorice-like flavor, sits on a white plate with a fork, next to a cup of tea and the remaining cake in the background.
A close-up of The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise pods and powder displayed on a ceramic plate, with some scattered on a dark surface. This aromatic spice from The Spice Lab features a distinctive licorice-like flavor, perfect for adding depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
A slice of cake topped with caramelized fruit, powdered sugar, and The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise from The Spice Lab lends an aromatic spice to the dish, adding subtle licorice-like notes, served on a plate.
A wooden spoon filled with ground cinnamon and another with The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise by The Spice Lab—both aromatic spices—rest alongside cinnamon sticks on a white background. This arrangement beautifully highlights the warm spice of cinnamon and the licorice-like flavor of The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise in perfect harmony.
A wooden plate holding chocolate crinkle cookies is accompanied by The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise, imparting a sweet licorice-like flavor, with additional cookies placed on a white background.
A black resealable bag labeled The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise features an image of the ground spice and a wooden spoon on the front. Ideal for adding to recipes, this 4-ounce package showcases the sweet, licorice-like flavor of ground star anise, with The Spice Lab branding prominently displayed at the top.

The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise

Size: French Jar
Price:
$7.95

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The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise for Sweet, Licorice-Like Flavor

Whole star anise can add distinctive flavor to recipes, but grinding it adds an extra preparation step. The Spice Lab Ground Star Anise gives you the strong, sweet and licorice-like flavor of star anise in a convenient ground form that is ready to measure and use.

Choose the French Jar for everyday home cooking or the 1-pound resealable bag for higher-volume kitchens. The larger size also makes this aromatic spice practical for restaurants, food trucks, caterers and other foodservice operations that regularly prepare recipes calling for ground star anise.

Why You'll Love It
  • Strong, Distinctive Flavor: Delivers the characteristic sweet and licorice-like flavor of star anise.
  • Already Ground: Skip the extra step of grinding whole star anise before adding it to recipes.
  • Easy to Measure: The ground form makes it convenient to incorporate into recipes and custom spice blends.
  • Two Size Options: Choose a French Jar for everyday cooking or a 1-pound resealable bag for larger-volume use.
  • Foodservice-Friendly: The 1-pound option works well for restaurants, food trucks, caterers and commercial kitchens that use star anise regularly.
Best On
  • Recipes calling for star anise
  • Custom spice blends
  • Sweet preparations
  • Savory recipes that call for licorice-like spice character
  • High-volume recipes where pre-ground spice saves preparation time
Available Sizes
Size Best For
French Jar Home kitchens and everyday recipe use
1 Pound Resealable Bag Bulk foodservice, restaurants, food trucks, caterers and frequent cooking
Product Details
Product Ground Star Anise
Form Ground
Flavor Strong, sweet and licorice-like
French Jar SKU 5111-4J
1 Pound Bag SKU 5111-1Lb-Bag
Ready to Use Without Grinding Whole Star Anise

The primary advantage of ground star anise is convenience. You get the characteristic flavor of whole star anise without needing to grind the spice yourself. That can make recipe preparation easier at home and especially useful in kitchens preparing larger batches.

Bulk Ground Star Anise for Food Trucks, BBQ Restaurants & Foodservice

The 1-pound resealable bag provides a bulk foodservice spice option for kitchens that use ground star anise more frequently. It is a practical choice for food trucks, BBQ restaurants, caterers, small restaurants and other commercial kitchens that want a larger quantity on hand for recipes and house seasoning blends.

For small BBQ vendors and specialty food businesses, the larger package can also be useful when developing custom rubs, sauces or other recipes that specifically call for the distinctive sweet, licorice-like character of star anise.

Who's This For?
  • Home cooks who prefer ground spices for easy measuring.
  • Cooks looking for the distinctive flavor of star anise without grinding whole pieces.
  • Restaurants and commercial kitchens preparing larger recipes.
  • Food trucks and caterers that need bulk foodservice spices.
  • BBQ restaurants and small BBQ vendors developing custom recipes or spice blends.
Pro Tips
  • Because the supplied description characterizes star anise as having a strong flavor, start with the amount specified in your recipe and adjust carefully.
  • Use the ground form when you want star anise flavor distributed throughout a recipe without grinding whole pieces first.
  • For custom seasoning blends, measure carefully so the strong licorice-like character does not dominate the other spices.
  • Choose the 1-pound resealable bag when frequent or high-volume use makes a larger quantity more practical.

What does Ground Star Anise taste like?

Ground Star Anise has a strong, sweet and distinctly licorice-like flavor.

Why choose ground star anise instead of whole star anise?

The ground form eliminates the extra step of grinding whole star anise before adding it to a recipe.

Is this star anise already ground?

Yes. This product is sold as Ground Star Anise and is ready to measure into recipes.

What sizes are available?

Ground Star Anise is available in a French Jar and a 1-pound resealable bag.

Is Ground Star Anise available in a bulk foodservice size?

Yes. The 1-pound resealable bag provides a larger option for bulk foodservice spice needs, frequent cooking and commercial kitchens.

Can food trucks and restaurants use the 1-pound bag?

Yes. The larger resealable bag is well suited to food trucks, restaurants, caterers and other kitchens that regularly use ground star anise.

Can BBQ restaurants use Ground Star Anise in custom blends?

Ground Star Anise can be incorporated into custom blends and recipes that specifically call for its strong, sweet and licorice-like flavor. Its distinctive character means careful measuring is recommended.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Please refer to the product packaging for the complete and current ingredient statement.
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