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Dried Spices
Anise Seed

Introduction

*Anise seeds are the seeds of the herbaceous plant Pimpinella anisum of the parsley family.

*The anise seeds are grayish brown in color and oval in shape and have a smooth appearance.

*It has an aromatic flavor that closely resembles fennel seeds and licorice.

*These seeds are used in baking (cakes and cookies), slow cooking (soups and stews) etc., that brings out their flavor of the Middle-eastern, Asian and other regional and ethnic cuisines.

*These seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs and aromatic oils.

*Buying and storage: Select fresh, healthy-looking, evenly-sized and evenly-colored seeds without any visible holes, discoloration, or rancid smell. Store them in airtight containers in a cupboard away from light and heat.

Is it raw?

Yes and No.
*Yes, these are mostly raw or sundried.
*No, because sometimes anise seeds at the supermarkets can be roasted.
Make sure you read the label.

Health Benefits

1. Anise seeds are used to treat a variety of common illnesses like digestion, insomnia, minor aches and pain, common colds and flu, skin irritations, etc.

2. These seeds have an essential oil called anethole, a phytoestrogen that is responsible for its medicinal properties.

3. Anise seed tea is prepared by pouring boiling hot water on a tablespoon of anise seeds and let it steep.

4. When chewed whole, these can be used as a mouth freshener.

5. Anise seed and anise seed oil are used to treat head lice and scabies.

6. Anise seeds are also used to relieve menstrual cramps.

7. Anise seed oil is used in aromatherapy.

8. A lot other nutrients are present in anise seeds, but as anise seeds are used in very small amounts, they do not provide any nutritional benefits.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
 
Serving Size100 g of raw Anise seed
 
% Daily requirements
 
Total Calories33717%
 
Total fat15.9 g24%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated fat9.8 g 
Polyunsaturated fat3.2 g 
Trans fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 g0%
 
Total carbohydrate50 g17%
Dietary fibre14.6 g58%
Sugars
 
Protein17.6 g35%
 
Minerals
 
Calcium646 mg65%
Iron37 mg205%
Magnesium170 mg43%
Phosphorus440 mg44%
Potassium1441 mg41%
Sodium16 mg1%
Zinc5.3 mg35%
Copper0.9 mg46%
Manganese2.3 mg115%
Selenium5 mg7%
 
Vitamins
 
Thiamine0.3 mg15%
Riboflavin0.3 mg18%
Niacin3.1 mg15%
Vitamin B60.7 mg33%
Folic acid10 mcg2%
Vitamin A311 IU6%
Vitamin C21 mg35%
 
Phytosterols
 
 
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