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Anise Seed, Whole

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$4.07 $5.99 In stock

Category: Spice

Anise seeds are sweet and provide a subtle licorice flavor. They are common in eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, where they originate, but are also used in some Indian curries.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

My morning tea has never been the same since I started adding these whole anise seeds — the subtle licorice note is exactly what I wanted. They grind easily in my mortar and bring that authentic sweet warmth to my chicken curry.

Andrew ★★★★★

I tossed a teaspoon into my lamb stew and that subtle licorice flavor really deepened the broth without overpowering the meat. These whole seeds are far more fragrant than the ground stuff I’ve used before.

Alexander ★★★★★

The seeds arrived perfectly sealed and smell exactly like the licorice I remember from my grandmother’s kitchen. I tossed a teaspoon into my lentil curry and the whole pot took on that sweet, warm depth.