Have you found yourself looking at a cookbook and thinking, "What is anise, anyway?" Here's what you need to know when a ...

To make your own anise extract, you only need two ingredients: alcohol and anise seeds! Let’s look at how it’s done. Airports set to scrap boarding passes and check-ins in major travel shake ...

Star anise is famed not only for its distinct flavor and culinary applications but also for its medicinal benefits. This article reviews the benefits, uses and possible risks of star anise.

Star anise extract, sold by companies like McCormick and Watkins , is an ingredient in some Italian cookies, such as anisette cookies and biscotti. Some sambuca, the ...

One small 2018 study found that capsules containing a blend of celery, saffron, and anise extract decreased menstrual pain in 39 Iranian students.

So, when water is added to ouzo or other anise-flavored liquors, such as absinthe, the extract precipitates into tiny, light-scattering droplets that make the drink take on a murky, opaque appearance.