Aniseed

Aniseed or Anise, is a plant native to Southwest Asia and The Eastern Mediterranean region. The spice is used to flavor a number of food products. It is used in raw form and also after roasting. It is also used as a blend in other seasonings.

 

Indian Name: Anasphal
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Family Name: Apiaceae
Parts Used: Fruit
Habitat: Eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia

 

Trade in Aniseed
China is the largest producer of Aniseed. Turkey, Spain, Greece, Egypt, Japan and India are some of the major producers of Aniseed or Anise.

 

Uses of Aniseed
Aniseed is one of the oldest spice put to a number of uses for its culinary and medicinal properties. Some of them are:

 

Aromatherapy
Aniseed oil is used as a blend with other aniseed essential oils for its medicinal properties.

 

Food Industry
The spices is processed, cleaned and used in a number of food products for seasoning including cakes, candy, cheese, cookies, breads, pickles, stews, fish and shellfish etc.

 

Medicinal Use
Aniseed essential oil derived from Anise is said to cure flatulence and colic. It is also said to increase lactation in nursing mothers.

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