Anise
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Ingredient Information

Name

Anise

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

20 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Anise is an aromatic herbaceous plant whose seeds are used as a spice in cooking and in the preparation of beverages. These small seeds, with a sweet and slightly spicy flavor, are reminiscent of licorice and add a distinctive and fragrant touch to various dishes and desserts. Native to the Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia, anise has been valued since antiquity for both its culinary and medicinal properties.

In gastronomy, anise is used to flavor breads, cakes, liqueurs (such as the famous Spanish anís and Greek ouzo), as well as stews and sauces. Additionally, its carminative properties can help improve digestion, which is why it is commonly found in herbal teas after meals.

In various Latin American countries, anise goes by several synonymous names, including: anisillo, star anise (when referring to the star-shaped variety, although it is botanically different), and in some regions simply anis. This ingredient is essential in the preparation of traditional recipes like Christmas punch, some typical sweets, and certain fermented beverages.

Nutritional Properties

10.6g
fiber
1140mg
calcium
77mcg
folate
16mg
iron
186mg
potassium
337
calories
0mcg
lycopene
170mg
magnesium
18g
proteins
21mg
vitamin c
14g
total fats
50g
carbohydrates

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