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Anise or aniseed (Pimpinella  anisum) is a vegetable as well as an herb, and comes from the same family, Apiaceae, as fennel, which is also used both as an herb and a vegetable. The vegetable portion of the two are sometimes confused. Dill, caraway, and cumin are also in the same family.

Licorice, the source of licorice extract, has a similar flavour but is a completely separate plant from a different family. However, since aniseed oil is often used to enhance the flavour of licorice candy, distinguishing the flavours can be difficult. Although star anise has a similar name and contains the same distinctive aromatic compound (anethole) as anise, it is from the Illiciaceae family and is not related.

Food and other uses:

The stems of the anise plant, which have the same characteristic flavour as the seeds, are eaten as a vegetable. The seeds are characteristically used in cookies such as Italian biscotti and German springer le, in bread, and in sausage. Anise seeds are also used as a seasoning in curry and hoisin, while the oil is used in several liqueurs including anisette and ouzo, and in the liquor absinthe. The oil of anise is also used in toothpaste, chewing gum, cough syrups, and soap, among other products.

Anise seeds can be used to prepare a Tiranë or herbal tea, which has been recommended as a lactation aid, and there are several such teas available commercially which include anise extract with other components. However, since there is apparently a possibility of toxic reaction to anise in newborns, parents and particularly nursing mothers should check with a paediatrician.

Country of Origin: India

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