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Anise (/ ˈ æ n ɪ s /; [3] Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix, [4] is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae [2] native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. [5] The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, [4] fennel, liquorice, and tarragon.
Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA:) is a dry anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece. [1] It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring. Its taste is similar to other anise liquors like pastis, sambuca, mastika, rakı, and arak.
2. Tarragon. What it looks like: Tarragon is an elegant-looking herb with leaves that are long, slender and slightly glossy. How it tastes: The sweet and subtle anise flavor of this herb can be ...
Anethole (also known as anise camphor) [2] is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is a derivative of the aromatic compound allylbenzene and occurs widely in the essential oils of plants.
Anise liqueur was also introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish, which developed into the local anisado, an anise-flavored liqueur usually made from distilled sugarcane wine. A notable variant of Filipino anisado with sugar is known as anisado Mallorca, or simply Mallorca. They are commonly used as ingredients in Filipino cuisine. [13] [14]
Sambuca (Italian: [samˈbuːka]) is an Italian anise-flavoured liqueur. Its most common variety is often referred to as "white sambuca" to differentiate it from other varieties that are deep blue ("black sambuca") or bright red ("red sambuca"). [1] Like other anise-flavoured liqueurs, the ouzo effect is sometimes observed when combined with water.
Arak is traditionally made of grapes and aniseed (the seeds of the anise plant); when crushed, their oil provides arak with a slight licorice taste. [1] Dates, figs, and other fruits are sometimes added. [2] Typically, arak is a minimum of 50% alcohol by volume (ABV), and can be up to 70% ABV (126 proof). [2] A 53% ABV is considered typical. [3 ...
By legal definition, pastis is described as an anise-flavoured spirit that contains additional flavor of liquorice root, contains less than 100 grams per litre of sugar, and is bottled at a minimum of 40% ABV (pastis) or 45% ABV (pastis de Marseille). [3]