Anise (whole seeds or ground) is a relative of dill, fennel, caraway, and cumin. Sweet and aromatic, it is the true taste of licorice. Anise flavoring is used in alcoholic beverages such as araq in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria; ouzo in Greece; or sambuca in Italy.
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