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Pure Anise Extract

Pure Anise Extract

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Our Pure Anise Extract delivers a natural licorice note, similar to Star Anise or Fennel Seeds. It can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

As with our other extracts, this product is gluten-free. If stored correctly and with a secure cap, most extracts can last for a year or more – with as much flavor as the day they were purchased.

Flavor Profile

This sweet and distinctive extract has the taste and aroma of licorice and pairs well with allspice, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin.

How to Use

Make biscotti and pfefferneusse cookies, classic French pain d'epice, and Italian pizzelle. Try in savory dishes like beef or lamb stew.

About This Blend

Anise Extract has a flavor that is similar to fennel but a little bit sweeter and stronger. Like our other extracts, it maintains flavor whether used in baking or freezing.

More Information

What is anise extract?

This Anise Extract is made from combining alcohol, water and the finest quality pure anise oil. Alcohol is essential as it is used with water to extract solvents and to keep the essential oils from separating (as oil and water are prone to do). Anise oil is a natural essential oil derived from the perennial herbal plant anise (also known as aniseed).

What is anise extract good for?

This extract is commonly used in biscotti and pfefferneusse cookies, classic French pain d’epice, and Italian pizelle. Anise extract is also great in savory dishes like beef or lamb stew.

What does anise extract taste like?

Pure anise extract has the taste and aroma of sweet licorice but is more complex. Anise is similar to fennel in flavor but a little sweeter.

What can you use in place of anise extract?

Anise Extract can be substitued with ground star anise, any licorice flavoring, and anise flavored liqueurs.

Are there any other names for Anise Extract?

Aniseed Extract

Check out our Examining Extracts feature article for more information about the different types of extracts and how extracts are made.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Alcohol, water and the finest quality pure anise oil. This product is gluten-free and does not contain any added sugar.