Description
Well known as a herbal remedy. Aniseed seeds contain 2-4% essential oil (due to which the anise has a fairly strong aroma) and up to 20% fat.
Anise seeds, its oil as well as fresh young leaves used in cooking. The flavor may be heightened by gentle toasting the seeds. Its seeds feature sweet, aromatic flavor. They employed in a variety of savory and sweet dishes. The whole seeds, and often freshly ground powder can be added to the recipes at the last moment to limit the evaporation of essential volatile oils in them.
Used in the manufacture of essences, liqueurs, medicine, bakery and confectionery. The culinary range is wide – usually the aniseed seeds are ground to grated dill, sweet corn sauces, desserts, jams, salads, vegetable or fish soups, purees, including homemade beer, clay and mead.