At a low dosage, it enhances the perception of sweetness and mouthfeel
Supercritical CO2 Extraction is a technology in which carbon dioxide, put beyond its critical point (73 bars and 30°C), becomes a supercritical fluid with special properties.
The extraction carried out at a low temperature preserves the natural profile identity of the raw material.
The raw material is extracted from the seeds
Star anise is the seed pod from the fruit of an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China. It is most commonly grown in China, southeast Asia, and Japan.
China
dsm-firmenich sources its Star Anise from China. They have a long history of cultivating Star Anis, as it comes from an evergreen tree native to the country.
Star Anise is harvested daily by hand. Farmers pick the ripe fruits, and then allow for sun drying process followed by a manual cleaning. Without any further treatment the materials undergo their processing.