Star Anise Extract

Star Anise Extract - Premium Botanical Ingredient for Human Health 

Illicium verum Hook.f. is the source of Star Anise Extract, a phytochemical compound that is standardised to give consistent active ingredients. KingHerbs' production is based on more than 25 years of experience extracting herbs. They only use pure water or food-grade ethanol—no dangerous solvents. Our trans-anethole specification is at least 87% pure (HPLC confirmed), and the 4:1 and 10:1 concentrations of the ratio extracts stay the same. Each batch goes through strict HPLC fingerprinting to make sure that each batch is the same. This gets rid of the differences that come with raw spice powders. When the material comes from controlled plantation zones in Guangxi, China, it goes through strict heavy metal screening (Lead <3ppm, Arsenic <2ppm) and anisatin contamination testing (<0.5ppm detection limit). This brownish-yellow powder has particles that are 95% pass-through at 80 mesh, which means they dissolve well in liquids and spread out evenly in solid dose forms.

Star Anise Extract Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Star Anise Extract Benefits

1. Digestive Health Support

The gas-busting qualities make pain and bloating go away. It's great that trans-anethole can help calm down the smooth muscles in your digestive system.

2. Power of Nature to Kill Microbes

Numerous common pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, can't survive in natural storage.

3. Free radicals should be avoided.

Free radicals are destroyed by phenolic compounds, which also preserves food for longer.

4. Keeping your lungs healthy

Traditionally, they were used to help people who had trouble breathing. Now, newer versions are made to improve seasonal health and freshen breath.

5. Making bioavailability better

Unlike ground spices, the concentrated extract gives you stable active compounds that don't change in texture or flavour.

Star Anise Extract Applications

Food Supplements

To make gut health formulas, you can put it in capsules, tablets, and liquid tinctures. The high solubility of our extract makes sure that it is evenly distributed in mixtures with more than one ingredient.

Functional drinks and foods

It helps clean-label products because it improves the taste and naturally keeps things fresh. It works consistently in complex emulsions and doesn't change the way the sensory profiles work.

Natural Makeup

Its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties make it suitable for skin care products that need to protect and soothe.

Ingredients in medicines

Even though standardised extracts such as Star Anise Extract are mostly used in the nutraceutical market, they also help with research into natural compound libraries for drug development.

Wellbeing of Animals

Its digestive aiding and germ-killing properties make it useful as a feed addition for animal health programs.

Certifications

Kingherbs holds comprehensive third-party validations demonstrating our commitment to quality and safety:

• ISO9001 Quality Management System Certificate
• FSSC22000 Food Safety System Certificate
• HACCP System Certificate
• HALAL Certification
• KOF-K Certification
• FDA Registration
• Part of Hunan Botanical Extract Association (HNBEA)

All certifications undergo annual audits to maintain current status.

FAQ

Q: What is the origin of your raw star anise, and how do you ensure batch-to-batch consistency?

A: We source exclusively from Guangxi, China – the primary producing region. Each batch is blended from the same plantation zone, and we use strict HPLC fingerprinting to ensure consistency.

Q: Do you test for the toxic analogue anisatin, and what is your maximum limit?

A: Yes, anisatin is strictly monitored. Our limit is below 0.5 ppm (detection limit of our HPLC-MS method), which is well within the safety standard for food and pharmaceutical use.

Q: What is your shelf life and recommended storage condition for maintaining potency?

A: Shelf life is 24 months in original sealed packaging. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from light and moisture. Re-testing is recommended after 18 months.

Q: Can you customize specifications for specific applications?

A: Absolutely. Our technical team provides formulation support for beverages, gummies, tablets, and skincare products, including stability testing and ratio adjustments.

Packaging and Transportation

Standard Packaging:

25kg per fiber drum with double food-grade plastic bags inside. Alternative packaging available upon request for trial quantities.

Transportation Options:

• Courier: 3-5 business days for samples and small orders
• Air Freight: For urgent commercial orders requiring rapid delivery
• Ocean Freight: Cost-effective solution for bulk shipments

All shipments include complete documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COA, and relevant certificates.

Why Choose Kingherbs?

Full Traceability: We control every step, from choosing the seeds to when they are harvested, to make sure that the plants are real and have the highest level of active ingredients.

Pure Extraction Process: Your product is only touched by pure water and food-grade ethanol. No harsh chemicals are left behind.

Technical Partnership: You're not just getting things to make something. You can use our application laboratory to improve formulations and make new end products, such as softgel capsules.

One-Stop Shopping: In addition to botanical extracts, we also sell vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are flexible enough to support both small-scale tests and large-scale production.

Advantages of Ready Stock: Quick turn-around times keep your supply chain moving so that production doesn't stop.

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Contact Us

Ready to enhance your formulations with premium Star Anise Extract? Reach us at info@kingherbs.com for samples, technical data sheets, and customized solutions.