Native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East aniseed is one of the most prolific spices in the culinary world. While originally used as a medicine for indigestion and ulcers, many cultures quickly found a use for it in the kitchen. From sweets to preserves to liquor, aniseed made the rounds and became a staple ingredient throughout the world
The flavor of aniseed is undeniably licorice-like with a piquant sweetness and mild peppery notes that lends itself well to candy making.
