Where is the origin of star anise? How much is a pound in 2018? How do you tell if it's real?

Star anise, also known as star anise, star anise, etc., is a famous spice with high medicinal and edible economic value, so it is planted in many places. How much is it per jin in 2018? How to tell the true from the false?

Where is the origin?

Guangxi is the main producing area of star anise, distributed in some counties in southwest, south, southeast and central Guangxi, and some counties in northwest and northern Guangxi, covering an area of about 3.2 million mu, with an output of more than 10, 000 tons, accounting for about 90% of the total output of the country. Guangxi is not only the main producing area of star anise, but also the largest distribution center in the country.

Qinzhou, Pubei and Liuyin towns in Guangxi have an annual output of more than 10 million jin.

Darong Mountain in Guangxi has an annual output of more than 20 million jin, most of which are green, natural and sulfur-free star anise. The largest and most concentrated planting area of star anise in Guangxi is Gulong Town, Teng County, Wuzhou, Guangxi, with a planting area of nearly 300000 mu. The star anise fruit produced in Gulong town has large grains, fresh color and high oil content.

How much is eighty cents per jin?

The price of star anise varies from place of origin. Star anise produced in Sichuan is generally about 10-15 yuan per jin, while star anise produced in Guangxi is generally about 20-25 yuan per jin. Star anise fruits can be directly used in daily seasoning, such as stewing, boiling, pickling, brine, soaking, etc., and can also be directly processed into five-spice seasoning powder. Fennel oil and star anise oleoresin are commonly used in meat products, seasonings, soft drinks, cold drinks, confectionery, pastries, baked goods and other food processing industries.

How to tell the true from the false?

1. Taste: star anise bites sweet, while Mangcao bites sour.

2. Appearance: the star anise fruit is exposed, with 7-10 round shield horns, while the wild grass fruit is not exposed, with 11-13 sharp horns.

3. Smell: star anise has a strong special aroma, while Mangcao is somewhat similar to toilet water and camphor.

4. Fruit stalk: the star anise fruit stalk is longer and curved, while the mango fruit stalk is shorter, straight and slightly curved.

5. The tip of the corner: the tip of each corner of the star anise is relatively gentle, while the tip of each corner of the wild grass will be warped up, like an eagle hook.