Star Anise Botanical Reference Material

$55.00

BioTrace Labs' Star Anise Botanical Reference Material is a certified Illicium verum botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Illicium verum fruit reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its trans-anethole composition, giving analytical laboratories, spice and herbal manufacturers, and researchers a dependable star anise HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted star anise reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supports labs and manufacturers who need to buy star anise reference material with confidence in its authenticity, safety, and traceability.

SKU: BL86268

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Illicium verum
Other Names	Star Anise, Chinese Star Anise, Badiane
Plant Part Used	Fruit (dried, star-shaped pericarp)
Family	Schisandraceae (formerly Illiciaceae)
Chemical Constituents	trans-Anethole, anisaldehyde, shikimic acid
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Botanical Reference Material Star Anise?

Star Anise (Illicium verum) is widely used in food, flavoring, and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Botanical Reference Material Star Anise is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization — including screening against toxic look-alike species.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized star anise HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible trans-anethole fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Herbal and spice raw-material standardization and star anise botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Illicium verum BRM
Screening against Illicium anisatum (Japanese star anise), a toxic, visually similar species associated with documented adulteration and safety incidents in star anise tea and spice supplies

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request — downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve trans-anethole content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Star Anise Botanical Reference Material ?

Star Anise Botanical Reference Material is a certified Illicium verum botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a star anise HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A star anise HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of trans-anethole and related compounds used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Illicium verum and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of star anise?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown star anise sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Illicium verum reference material?

The primary marker is trans-anethole, alongside related compounds such as anisaldehyde and shikimic acid, which together form star anise's characteristic fingerprint.

Can this BRM detect adulteration with toxic Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum)?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Illicium verum reference material helps distinguish genuine, edible star anise from Illicium anisatum, a visually similar but toxic species that has been linked to documented contamination incidents in star anise tea and spice supplies.

Is this reference material available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a star anise reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this Botanical Reference Material come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve trans-anethole content?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to prevent trans-anethole degradation.