illicium verum fruit

Illicium verum fruit, commonly referred to as star anise seed, is a dried spice harvested from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree. It is recognized by its distinctive star-shaped pods and is characterized by a strong anise-like aroma and flavor. This compound is primarily employed as a natural seasoning and flavoring agent in food products. The term 'star anise seed' reflects its widespread usage and sensory profile. Synonyms include illicium san-ki fruit and anise star powder. Illicium verum fruit's taxonomic and chemical information is cataloged in public chemical databases such as the PubChem repository. The spice is primarily sourced from cultivated trees native to Southeast Asia and is commonly available in whole or powdered form for culinary applications.

Illicium verum fruit naturally occurs as the mature fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to regions in Southeast Asia. It is extensively utilized in the flavoring and seasoning sectors, particularly in developing green tea and black tea flavor profiles. Industry practices, guided by standards such as FEMA (US), recognize its inclusion in spices and other natural seasonings. The compound is used to impart an anise-like aroma and taste in a variety of food and beverage matrices. In accordance with FEMA evaluations, illicium verum is regarded as generally safe for use as a flavoring substance within specified concentration limits in selected food categories.

Illicium verum fruit exhibits organoleptic properties dominated by an intense anise odor, which defines its primary flavor contribution. The spice is derived from the star-shaped dried fruit, typically processed as whole or ground powder. Its physical form and aromatic constituents influence its solubility and dispersal in aqueous and lipid-based formulations. The volatile components responsible for its characteristic aroma enable formulation versatility in both solid and liquid consumables. This compound does not display classified hazards under OSHA regulations and presents no significant safety concerns at standard usage levels. Understanding these properties assists in optimizing its flavor release and stability within complex product systems.

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Pubchem (sid):	135313232

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.90.90
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status:	View
Wikipedia:	View

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
spices, other natural seasonings and flavorings
Recommendation for illicium verum fruit usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
Click here to view publication 3
		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	140.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	13.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		40.00000	60.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	18.00000
fruit ices:		-	18.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	83.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		500.00000	1000.00000
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety references

Daily Med:search

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

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