{"product_id":"star-anise","title":"Star Anise","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStar Anise: Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA star was truly born when the ancient cooks of Southeast China started incorporating this unusual dried fruit, harvested from an evergreen, into their savory dishes and teas. The hard, woody shell has a texture similar to a cinnamon stick, but the candied, fragrant flavor is licorice-like, thanks to a shared family tree with anise seed. (Star anise is stomach-soothing for the same reason.) Its natural sweetness is a no-brainer in cookies, but also a stellar counterpart to meat marinades, and a staple in biryani masala.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall Tin: .5 oz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the form of the spice, such as whole, crushed or ground, and consider the recipe in which you plan to use it. Add seasonings in stages and taste as you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA star was truly born when the ancient cooks of Southeast China started incorporating this unusual dried fruit, harvested from an evergreen, into their savory dishes and teas. The hard, woody shell has a texture similar to a cinnamon stick, but the candied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this listing's flavor information, quantity and variants with your preferences. If a size or style selector appears above, the selected option determines what is included in your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Ordering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Star Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog type: Spices \u0026amp; Herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Spicewalla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult the original maker details above for ingredients, sizes and special characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood shipping eligibility and delivery rates can vary by product and destination. Confirm the current delivery options at checkout. Some food items are not returnable; see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund and returns policy\u003c\/a\u003e for exceptions and the process for damaged or incorrect orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seasonings-spices\"\u003eseasonings and spices\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-beverage-1\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; Pantry collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For general food safety information, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFDA food information center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spicewalla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55718716997924,"sku":"4328S-3","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/staranise.jpg?v=1783656808","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/star-anise","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}