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By Christine Manfield

Published 1999

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In use in 1500bc, anise is one of the oldest known spices. These oval, aromatic seeds (also known as aniseed) come from a herb closely related to cumin and fennel that is native to the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean. The spice is popular in German, Italian, Portuguese and Indian cooking and has a bittersweet, strong fruity flavour with a hint of liquorice. The seeds are used whole in soups, stews and curries and are ground for use in cakes, biscuits and sweets. An oil extracted from the seeds is used to flavour liqueurs and medicines. Anise is also known for its digestive and diuretic powers. Available: gourmet food stores and specialist spice suppliers.

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