Anise Seed Whole Certified Organic 25 lb Bulk Box - Frontier

Anise Seed Whole Certified Organic 25 lb Bulk Box - Frontier
 

Anise is a member of the Umbelliferae family which also includes fennel, caraway, coriander and dill, to name a few. A seed-like fruit, anise delivers a warm, sweet, licorice-like flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike.

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum L.

Description: Anise is a seed-like fruit grown in the world's temperate climates. The seeds can be ground fresh, or used whole to add a warm, licorice-like flavor to your favorite dish.

Suggested Uses: Anise seed is used extensively to flavor liquors, cookies, cakes, fruit dishes, coleslaw, rye bread, apple pie and meats. It also makes a wonderful addition to teas. The warm, sweet flavor of anise is enjoyed in a variety of ethnic cuisines, including those of the Middle East, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal. Around the world, it's used in liquors and cordials--such as Turkish raki, Latin American aguardiente ("firewater"), Greek ouzo, Spanish ojen, and French anisette. (You might try a simple bedtime toddy of warm milk with anise.) In the kitchen, anise seed flavors cakes, cookies, cheeses, fruit pies and salads, rye breads, meat dishes, soups, dressings, stews, and fish sauces. Try it in cottage cheese, baked apples, coleslaw, cream cheese, pickles, and egg dishes. It's often a component in blends for curry and hoisin, and you'll find it in German springerle, Italian biscotti, licorice candies, and Italian sausage and pepperoni.

Product Notes: Anise is a member of the Umbelliferae family which also includes fennel, caraway, coriander and dill, to name a few. It requires a long, warm, frost-free growing season of at least 120 days, and thrives in poor, dry soil. Growing to a height of 18 inches, the plant features small white flowers in early summer. The seeds appear in late summer and are light greenish-brown to brown when dried. Although the seed has an aroma and flavor reminiscent of licorice, the two are completely unrelated.

Organic: QAI Certified Organic

Kosher: KSA Certified Kosher

Origin: Turkey

Sourcing Notes: Believed to be native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia, it is now widely cultivated in southern Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, India, Russia, Mexico and Chile. The Spanish seed is considered to contain the highest essential oil content, and have the best flavor.

Processing Notes: The dry, ripe fruits (seeds) should be harvested between July and September.