Anise green, 50g

Anise green, 50 g

Green anise belongs to the umbellifer family and has a fascinating history spanning thousands of years. This plant was once prized for its remarkable medicinal and digestive benefits. With its fresh, sweet aroma, aniseed is a wonderful spice that shines in a variety of dishes! Whether in savory dishes such as tender fish with potatoes or in tempting desserts such as gingerbread, aniseed biscuits, tirggel, crème brûlée, panna cotta and many more - aniseed brings a touch of magic to any kitchen. 

Inspiring ideas for using green aniseed

Green aniseed is a true all-rounder in the sweet kitchen! When you incorporate it into your dough, it gives bread, small cakes and pastries a fruity note that is sure to delight. Try it in jams and chutneys too - it brings a refreshing lightness to the palate. Green aniseed goes particularly well with gingerbread, but its taste also comes into its own in creamy desserts such as flans, crème brûlée, panna cotta or rice pudding. And not to forget: It also unfolds its delicious aroma as an infusion or tea.
The green aniseed grains delight with a strong yet delicate aroma. Their fragrance is intense and powerful, while the taste in the mouth is smooth and harmonious. The aromas are sweet, sugary and refreshing - a real treat!

Botany of the green aniseed

Green anise belongs to the umbellifer family and belongs to the genus Pimpinella anisum and is also a proud member of the umbellifer family (Apiaceae), which also includes coriander, fennel, parsley and cumin. It is often confused with star anise, which comes from a different plant.

Cultivation 

Green anise grows from a plant that can reach heights of 50 to 80 cm. The delicious seeds, which are generally harvested at the beginning of September, are found in the plant's white flowers. Only the aromatic seeds are used in cooking.
The green anise, originally native to the eastern Mediterranean, has spread from there throughout Europe. Even the Egyptians and Romans valued this valuable seed for its healing properties. Even in the Middle Ages, the seeds were highly regarded for their health-promoting effects. Today, aniseed enjoys great popularity, both for its delicious aroma and its many medicinal benefits.

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Terre Exotique is a small family business and takes customers on a journey to discover the diversity of spices from around the world. Culinary traditions, botanical experiences and the poetry of nature characterize Terre Exotique's production. The knowledge of the producers and Terre Exotique is shared and passed on, from the carefully selected seeds to the care of the growing plant and the optimal processing method. Terre Exotique's aim is to raise awareness of biodiversity while retaining the originality of the product. Oils, spices, salts and other products have long been available to professional restaurateurs as well as amateur chefs. However, more specialized spices can only be found in upmarket restaurants. Terre Exotique wants to make valuable and exotic spices accessible to all interested parties and bring gastronomic diversity into every kitchen.