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Aniseed

Tiny oval seeds of the anise plant, with a pungent liquorice-like flavour. In Mediterranean countries it is used to flavour drinks such as pernod and ouzo. In central and Northern Europe, it is used in baking..

Aniseed
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Definition

Tiny oval seeds of the anise plant, with a pungent liquorice-like flavour. In Mediterranean countries it is used to flavour drinks such as pernod and ouzo. In central and Northern Europe, it is used in baking. In Southeast Asia and India it is used in curries. Sold as the whole seed.