Brand Yay Products India Allergen Information Allergen-Free Specialty No artificial colors Diet Type Vegetarian Package Weight 2.2 Pounds This is a Vegetarian product. About this item OTHER COMMON NAMES: Known as takkolam (Malayalam), nakshatra moggu (Kannada), badian (Marathi), anashuppu (Tamil), Anaspuvu (Telugu), and chakraphool (Hindi) around India. HEALTH BENEFITS: to help relieve symptoms of colds and congestion. Anti-inflammatory (reducing pain and swelling of muscles and joints?rheumatoid arthritis); Enhances digestion; Strong Anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal. COOKING WITH STAR ANISE: The whole stars can be added directly to the cooking pot; pieces are variously referred to as segments, points and sections. Otherwise, grind the whole stars as required. Small amounts are used, as the spice is powerful. The spice can?t be eaten whole, so it should be removed before serving.It is an ingredient of the mixture known as ?Chinese Five Spice?. Why YAY PRODUCTS INDIA?: No artificial colours or preservatives. All our products are natural and directly sourced from homes in which they are cultivated. All our products are cleaned and packaged with utmost regard to quality and hygiene. We ensure that what is printed on our labels is what is in our product. Consistency in aroma, taste and quality. Our first priority is always the health of our customers. Our gratitude is expressed in our quality. STORAGE: Store both whole or ground spice in an air-tight container away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Whole star anise will remain fresh and vibrantly flavored for about one year, whereas the ground spice will begin to lose flavor after about six months. Toasting the ground spice before using sometimes heightens the flavor.