Ground Aniseed
Ground Aniseed
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Description
Description
Botanical name: Pimpinella anisum
Evoking the sweet, nostalgic aroma of Mediterranean bakeries and old-world spice markets, aniseed has been treasured for centuries for its gentle warmth and naturally licorice-like sweetness. Used from the Levant to Greece and across Europe, it remains one of the most versatile aromatic spices in both sweet and savoury kitchens.
Our certified organic aniseed is stone-milled in small batches at our gluten-free Sydney facility, preserving its volatile oils and releasing a bright, sweet fragrance as soon as you open the jar. Stone milling creates a naturally rustic, uneven texture that delivers fuller flavour and a deeper aromatic bloom in baking, confectionery, sauces and spiced beverages.
With a flavour often compared to fennel, star anise and mild licorice, ground aniseed adds instant character to breads, pastries, fruit desserts, spice rubs, Greek-inspired syrups, pasta sauces and Middle Eastern dishes.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Sweet, warm, delicately spicy and naturally licoricey with soft herbal undertones.
How to Use
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Add ½–1 tsp to biscuits, cakes, breads and pastries.
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Stir into fruit compotes, poaching liquids and spiced syrups.
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Use in pasta sauces for gentle sweetness and aromatic lift.
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Add to mulled wine, chai blends or warm milk drinks.
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Mix into sausage blends, rubs or marinades for pork or chicken.
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Pair with citrus, apple, pear, berries and honey-based desserts.
Perfect For
- Baking, biscotti and fruit desserts
- Mulled drinks and warming winter recipes
- Greek & Middle Eastern sweets
- Pasta sauces · and spice rubs ·
Wellness Note
In Mediterranean and Ayurvedic traditions, sweet aromatic spices such as aniseed are valued for their naturally comforting and gently uplifting qualities, especially in colder seasons.
Presentation & Storage
Freshly stone-milled and sealed in a recyclable amber glass jar to protect aroma and maintain just-ground freshness.
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
