Anise

To make your own you would need to grind anise seeds into powder and then add it to a carrier oil such as almond oil.… Read More »How Do They Make Anise Oil?

Can you substitute Anise and Star Anise for each other? They can be used interchangeably when ground. Keep in mind that Star Anise has a… Read More »Which Is Stronger Anise Or Star Anise?

Both Japanese and Chinese star anise are identical in appearance, yet the Japanese variety has a milder fragrance than its Chinese counterpart, and is thought… Read More »How Can You Tell The Difference Between Chinese Star Anise And Japanese Star Anise?

Grind the anise pods in a spice grinder until coarsely ground. Transfer the spices to a saucepan. Add 1 cup of neutral oil to the… Read More »How Do I Make Anise Oil?

sweet licorice flavor. 4 fl oz. 8 fl oz. Anise extract is obtained from both the leaves and the seeds of the spice known as… Read More »What Flavor Is Anise Extract?

You can replace 2 teaspoons of ground anise seeds with 1 teaspoon of anise extract. What can I use instead of anise seed? Fennel seed.… Read More »Can I Use Anise Extract Instead Of Anise Seed?

To my surprise, star anise is a star flavor with many fish and very popular with bass, salmon, trout and catfish, to name a few.… Read More »Do Fishes Like Anise?

It has a strong, slightly sweet licorice flavor due to the presence of an aromatic compound known as anethole, which is also found in fennel,… Read More »How Does Anise Extract Taste?

In ancient Greek history, writings explain how anise helps breathing, relieves pain, provokes urine, and eases thirst. The oil has been used commercially since the… Read More »What’S Anise Oil Good For?

Pure anise has a congealing (crystallization) point of 15ºC or 59ºF. If pure anise is exposed to temperatures below this point, the essential oil will… Read More »Why Does Anise Oil Crystallized?