Anise Seed Whole

Ancient Roman used anise seed as a digestive aid and a breath freshener. The flavour molecule, anethole is sweeter than sugar which make it particularly suited to sweet dishes. It is used to flavour cough drops and alcoholic beverages like Pastis and Ouzo. The plant looks like a delicate flat leaf parsley. The seeds are substituted with fennel seeds in many Asian dishes. Anise is native to the Middle East, but is now cultivated all over the world. It should not be confused with Star Anise, an evergreen tree native to China.

Suggested use: Anise seed’s fresh flavour is used to cut the greasy effect of some fatty foods, and to balance rich cheese dishes.

60g