Anise, more precisely, anise ordinary - a plant that is used primarily as a seasoning. Anise is a spice that has a unique smell and specific taste. The common anise comes from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, there are references to it in ancient Greece, where the anise came from Egypt, although the exact origin of the anise has not yet been established. It is important that anise, being popular since ancient times, has firmly occupied a niche in cooking, medicine and other industries.
According to the term anise, Wikipedia gives the following definition: “Anise ordinary, or Anise thigh (lat. Pimpinella anísum) is an annual herbaceous plant, spice; species of the genus Pimpinella of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) family”. And although Wikipedia does not describe anise ordinary in great detail, at the same time, Wikipedia allows you to quickly get concise information about anise. It is better to look for more detailed information about anise and other spices and spices on sites that are highly specialized on such topics.
Often, anise and star anise are confused, although star anise and anise are completely different plants, anise has very small seeds collected in umbrellas, and star anise has fairly large seeds, resembling a star along with the dried flower base. The similarity is given to them by the aromatic properties of anise seeds and star anise seeds, which are also called star anise. Both of these spices are widely used in cooking as a condiment and spice. In addition, anise goes well with spices such as fennel, cardamom and cloves.
What does anise look like? If we are talking about a plant, and not about anise seeds, then it is small, herbaceous, no more than half a meter high. Anise as a herb is rarely used, mainly anise fruits are used. Anise flowers form umbrellas, reminiscent of dill umbrellas, on which anise fruits then form. Anise seeds are used in many ways - mainly anise is used in cooking, as well as in many other industries. Anise is cultivated in different countries in order to obtain its seeds. The medicinal properties of anise have been known for a long time, thanks to which it has been successfully used in traditional and folk medicine. Another area of application for anise is anise-based spirits. Based on its seeds, strong anise tinctures are prepared in different countries, such as sambuca, rakia or arak.
Anise essential oil is produced from its seeds and is widely used both in medicine and in cosmetology, and is also very widely used in cooking in the preparation of pastries, meat and fish dishes, as well as confectionery. There is an unexpected, at first glance, form of use of anise essential oil - its use as bait in fishing. Anise bite activator is used to improve the catch of various types of fish.