Star Anise Oil (Bunga Lawang)
Minyak Bunga Lawang — Illicium verum
Star anise oil from Indonesia is an important commodity in Asian food and medicine industries. With trans-anethole content of 80–95%, it is used as a pharmaceutical precursor (oseltamivir/Tamiflu production pathway), food flavoring agent for bakery, confectionery, and beverages, and in traditional Indonesian culinary applications.
Origin:Sulawesi, Java
Aroma:Intensely sweet, anise-like with a warm, slightly spicy character. Trans-anethole dominant, giving a characteristic licorice-sweet profile. Persistent and powerful.
Form:Colorless to very pale yellow, mobile liquid
Applications
Food FlavoringPharmaceuticalCosmeticsFragranceTraditional Medicine
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Bunga Lawang |
| Botanical Name | Illicium verum |
| Plant Part | Fruits (star-shaped fruits) |
| Origin | Sulawesi, Java |
| trans-Anethole | 80–95% |
| Foeniculin | 0.5–3% |
| Specific Gravity | 0.978–0.990 |
| Refractive Index | 1.553–1.560 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 10 kg |
| Packaging | 10 kg, 25 kg can |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta/Surabaya |