Star Anise (Anis Estrella) is a seed pod with a distinctive star shape and strong licorice-like flavor. Used primarily in Asian cuisines, it seasons Chinese roast duck, Vietnamese pho noodle soup, and the Indian rice dish, biryani. Star anise brings warm and spicy flavor to Mexican desserts, where it is simmered in syrups used to prepare capirotada bread pudding, buñuelos and cochinitos de piloncillo cookies. It also infuses traditional Mexican beverages like ponche and hot chocolate with sweet licorice taste. Star Anise is one of the many products offered by El Guapo, you can be confident that they are of the highest quality. For the past 30 years, El Guapo has provided ingredients to make delicious, authentic Mexican meals for your family.