Aniseed

usgb/ˈænəsiːd/
noun

Aniseed is small, brownish seed that is from the anise plant. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and is used in food and drinks.

She added a pinch of aniseed to the cake batter to give it a unique flavor.
Visual representation of "aniseed" - Aniseed is small, brownish seed that is from the anise plant. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and is used in food and drinks.

Often appears as...

  • aniseed flavour
  • aniseed liqueur
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Cuisine Context

Aniseed is often used in baking and cooking, providing a licorice taste to dishes.

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The cookie recipe calls for a teaspoon of aniseed.
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Beverage Flavor

Aniseed also features in certain beverages, giving them a distinctive sweet flavor.

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An aniseed-flavored tea can be very soothing.
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Cultural Specialty

Some cultures use aniseed in traditional medicines and rituals aside from culinary practices.

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Aniseed is a key ingredient in my grandmother's cough syrup recipe.
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