miflu is made using Star Anise
Star anise is not related to aniseed
Japanese star anise is toxic
AKA: Indian anise, Chinese anise, Badian anise
Originated in southern China
Always sold dried
Can be used whole if cooked long enough
Broken Pieces or Ground Star Anise
Whole Broken Pieces or Ground Star Anise are practical for cooking purposes. The broken pieces will give you the same flavor at a third of the price of thehand-selected stars. The Chinese use star anise in many pork and chicken dishes