Anise

Anise is a spice that comes from the seeds of the anise plant, giving a sweet and aromatic flavour to foods. It is often used in cooking and baking to add a hint of licorice-like taste to dishes. Anise is commonly found in both sweet and savoury recipes, bringing a unique and warm flavour to various dishes.

To produce anise, the seeds of the anise plant are harvested and dried. Once dried, the seeds are either used whole or ground into a powder. This versatile spice can be added directly to dishes during cooking or used to make infusions for beverages like teas. The strong flavour of anise means that only a small amount is needed to enhance the taste of a dish.

Anise appears on food labels due to its distinctive flavour profile that enhances the taste of many foods and beverages. You can find anise in a variety of products, such as biscuits, cakes, bread, soups, stews, and even alcoholic drinks like absinthe. Its unique taste can add depth and complexity to both sweet and savoury dishes, making it a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Anise

Pizza Express American Pepperoni Pizza
Sainsbury's Crispy Half Peking Duck
Sainsbury's Duck Spring Rolls
M&S Hoisin Duck Wrap
Hungry Joe's Triple Cheese & Pepperoni Lasagne
Sainsbury's Korean Style BBQ
Hungry Joe's Mighty Meatball Pasta Feast
M&S Plant Kitchen Green Thai Curry & Rice
Sainsbury's Plum & Sloe Gin Chutney, Taste the Difference
Manomasa Serrano Chilli & Yucatan Honey Sharing Corn Chips

Great British Sauce Co. Sweet Curry Sauce
Wicked Kitchen Thai Curry
Sainsbury's Vegan No Duck Spring Rolls
Tesco Vegan Peanut And Avocado Burgers
Sainsbury's Vegetable Spring Rolls