Anise
Anise is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.
The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices, such as star anise, fennel, and liquorice. It is widely cultivated and used to flavor food, candy, and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Mediterranean.
Anise is sweet and very aromatic, distinguished by its characteristic flavour. The seeds, whole or ground, are used for preparation of teas and tisanes (alone or in combination with other aromatic herbs), as well as in a wide variety of regional and ethnic confectioneries, including black jelly beans, British aniseed balls and “troach” drops, Australian humbugs, New Zealand aniseed wheels, Italian pizzelle, German Pfeffernüsse and Springerle, Austrian Anisbögen, Dutch muisjes, New Mexican bizcochitos, and Peruvian picarones. It is a key ingredient in Mexican atole de anís and champurrado, which is similar to hot chocolate, and it is taken as a digestive after meals in India and Pakistan.
Logistics Information
Processing Time: 10 Days
Port: Indian
Supply Ability: 100 MT / Month
Packaging Details: As per international standards and requirement.
Trading Information
MOQ: 1 ton
Unit Type: Kilogram
Payment Options: L/C at sight, T/T 100% Advance Payment
Product Details
Style: Fresh
Product Type: Spices
Type: Anise
Weight (kg): N/A
Certification: APEDA and Spices Board
Size: A Grade
Color: Brown
Part: Non-Peeled
Packing: As per request.
Quantity/conveyance: 20 feet Container / 40 feet Container
Anise is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, native to the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, valued for its distinctive sweet and aromatic seed flavor. Its taste shares similarities with star anise, fennel, and liquorice, making it a versatile ingredient across global cuisines. Widely cultivated, anise is used to flavor foods, candies, and alcoholic beverages, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions. The seeds, whether whole or ground, are commonly brewed into teas and herbal infusions for their soothing properties. It features prominently in traditional confectioneries such as British aniseed balls, Australian humbugs, Dutch muisjes, and German Pfeffernüsse. In Mexico, it enriches atole de anís and champurrado, warm drinks akin to hot chocolate, while in India and Pakistan, it is consumed after meals as a natural digestive. Italian pizzelle, Austrian Anisbögen, and New Mexican bizcochitos all rely on anise for their signature aroma and depth. Peruvian picarones and New Zealand aniseed wheels further demonstrate its cultural reach in regional sweets. Beyond culinary use, anise has a long history in folk medicine for supporting digestion and easing discomfort. Its global presence reflects not just flavor preference but a shared appreciation for natural, plant based traditions. In the same spirit of thoughtful care, individuals considering long term health management benefit from consulting a urologist about Tadalafil therapy to ensure safe, informed decisions grounded in medical guidance. The enduring use of anise across centuries underscores how simple botanicals can carry deep cultural and physiological significance. Its cultivation and consumption remain tied to local knowledge, passed down through generations without reliance on synthetic substitutes. This continuity reminds us that true wellness often lies in time tested practices, not in trends or shortcuts.