Star Anise Extract

Star Anise Extract | Shikimic Acid & Anethole Standardized Supply for Pharma, Food & Cosmetic Manufacturers

Sourced from Illicium verum Hook. f., Star Anise Extract is standardised to active components including Shikimic Acid (up to 98% purity, HPLC) and trans-Anethole (GC-confirmed) by Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry Co., Ltd., a verified manufacturer and supplier. Hongda provides continuous botanical extracts for pharmaceutical use. The company has been in business for over 20 years, has a 20,000 sq. ft. facility, produces 3,000 tonnes of product per year, and has Certifications such as cGMP, ISO9001, FSSC22000, HALAL, and KOSHER. With our extensive manufacturing capabilities, Hongda can meet all of your formulation needs, be it a dependable antiviral precursor or a flavouring ingredient with a clean label.

Product Introduction

Star Anise Extract is a concentrated phytochemical substance that comes from the pericarp and seeds of the Illicium verum tree, which grows naturally in Vietnam and southwest China. It is mostly valued for two active parts: trans-Anethole and Shikimic Acid.

This extract, unlike raw star anise powder, has a known amount of potency, a stable active ingredient, and a predictable bioavailability. These are all very important for B2B formulators who work in medicines, food and beverage, and cosmetics.

Most people know it as the natural starting material for making Oseltamivir (Tamiflu). This makes high-purity Shikimic Acid an extremely important part of making antiviral drugs.

Product Specification

Third-Party Test Reports

External quality control companies, such as SGS and Eurofins, are used by Shaanxi Hongda to check the quality of its products in addition to its own internal quality control.

Chemical residues, heavy metals, microbiological safety, and the accuracy of the nutritional labels are all checked on each batch. These reports can also be asked for in terms of optical spin and natural origin.

Just before you place your order, you can ask for a copy of the third-party test result for any batch.

Star Anise Extract Advantages

Standardized Active Content

HPLC shows that shikimic acid is between 5% and 98% pure. This means that the active content is the same in every production batch. There is no need to guess or deal with changes caused by differences in the raw crop.

Stereochemical Purity at the Pharmaceutical Level

The extract keeps the right stereochemical configuration of Shikimic Acid (C₇H₁₀O₅), which is important for the interactions between enzymes during the production of Oseltamivir. This structural specificity can't be matched by synthetic alternatives.

Antimicrobial Activity Across a Wide Range

Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans have been shown to be inhibited in the lab. This gives your formula both an active ingredient and a natural way to keep it fresh.

Processing Stability at High Temperatures

The extract stays stable at temperatures and pressures used to compress tablets and heat them up to kill germs, so it can be used in standard pharmaceutical and food production methods.

Flexible Profiles of Solubility

Parts of shikimic acid dissolve in water. Parts that are high in anetholes can be used with ethanol or lipophilic carriers. This means you can go after different types of delivery, such as water-based drinks and oil-based makeup.

Star Anise Extract Applications

Pharmaceutical — Antiviral Drug Synthesis

To make Oseltamivir phosphate, a high-purity extract (98% Shikimic Acid) is used as the chiral beginning material. Its high level of purity directly lowers the production of by-products and raises the overall drug yield during large-scale batch production.

Supplements and Digestive Health

It is used in formulas for digestive health and gas relief. To keep Anethole from volatilising and to help with delayed release in the digestive tract, microencapsulated forms are recommended.

Flavourings for Food and Drink

Used in liqueurs with an anise flavour (Ouzo, Sambuca), sweets, and baked goods. In contrast to ground pepper, the extract doesn't change the consistency or clarity of liquids. When baked at high temperatures, where artificial flavours usually break down, it works well.

Systems for protecting natural areas

Used instead of synthetic nitrates or benzoates in drinks and meat products with clean labels. In complex emulsion systems, it keeps microbes from growing because it works as both an antioxidant and an antimicrobial.

Making up and oral care

Natural flavour masking agent that is added to toothpaste and mouthwash because it kills oral germs and Candida albicans.

 

 

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Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry Co., Ltd. is a stachyose Powder supplier and manufacturer. The content of natural glutathione powder we provide can reach 99%, and the residue standard is far lower than the European standard and American standard. We have a number of international certification systems: ISO9001, ISO22000, Kosher, HALAL, ORGANIC, cGMP, BRC, FDA and other certifications, We provide a full range of diversified products, which have been applied to major international brands in the fields of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, animal nutrition and functional foods. Shaanxi Hongda will be your best choice.

 

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Production Details

Product Package

Our Factory

Production Process

Shaanxi Hongda uses a regulated, multi-stage extraction process:

Material Selection → Cleaning & Pre-treatment → Solvent Extraction → Filtration → Concentration → Drying → Milling (80 mesh) → QC Testing → Packaging

Raw materials are derived from managed plantation grounds. Extraction is done following approved techniques to protect the integrity of the active ingredient. The purification workshop is at the 100,000 level and keeps the whole process under contamination control.

All batches are 100% quality controlled in-house (HPLC Assay, Heavy Metals Testing, Microbiology Screening, Moisture) prior to shipping.

OEM / ODM Support

Should a customer need private-label or formulation-specific products, Shaanxi Hongda can help with both OEM and ODM manufacturing.

Products come in the following formats:

Each hard or soft capsule is 250 mg or 500 mg.

Tabs and powders that are already mixed

Formulations that dissolve instantly and powders that are concentrated

Branding, inner PE bags, aluminium foil pouches, or fibre drums are all examples of packaging that can be fully customised. 25 kg per barrel (28 kg gross), 27 barrels per pallet. This is the standard shipping pack. Should you ask, you can get information on minimum order amounts and sample arrangements.

Our Exhibitions

Why Choose Us?

Since 2001, we've been making plant extracts for more than 20 years.

The building is 20,000 m² and has 100,000-level clean rooms and 10 or more assembly lines.

3,000 tonnes of production ability per year, with a wide range of products in stock

An in-house lab that meets SGS standards and has HPLC, GC, UV, and atomic absorption tools

It has many approvals, such as cGMP, FSSC22000, ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER, VEGAN, and ORGANIC (EU & NOP).

Third-party confirmation: test reports from SGS and Eurofins are provided for each batch

One-on-one customisation with an R&D team of 20 or more people helping to build your product

FAQ

Q1: What's the difference between anise extract and star anise?

A: Anise (Pimpinella anisum) and star anise (Illicium verum) are two different plants. The taste of star anise is stronger. One teaspoon of anise oil is about the same as one whole star anise pod as a general rule.

Q2: What levels of purity are there for Shikimic Acid?

A: Shikimic Acid that we sell is standardised from 5% to 98% purity and has been checked by HPLC. The 98% grade can be used to make medicines, while smaller concentrations can be used in food and supplements.

Q3: Does the extract mix with water?

A: Parts of shikimic acid dissolve in water. Parts that are high in anetholes need ethanol or lipophilic carriers. Please tell us about your application so that we can give you the right grade.

Q4: Can the extract handle being processed at high temperatures?

A: Yes. The extract is thermally stable enough to be used in standard food and drug manufacturing, including compressing tablets and pasteurising them.

Q5: What kinds of papers can I see before I buy?

A: We give out COAs, MSDSs, specification sheets, and test results from third parties like SGS and Eurofins. You can also ask for Halal, Kosher, and organic certificates.

Q6: What is the smallest order amount and how long is the wait time?

A: The MOQ and wait time depend on the grade and the amount. Please get in touch with us directly to get a firm quote and delivery time frame.

Contact Us

Ready to source pharmaceutical-grade Star Anise Extracts? Send your inquiry to duke@hongdaherb.com and our team will respond within 24 hours.