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Herbs: Aniseed Myrtle

December 10th, 2007 | Posted in Food Info, Herbs | Comments Off

Aniseed Myrtle is an Australian native herb. Also known as Australian leaf aniseed. It’s from the sub-tropical rain forest. It’s leaves are used as an alternative to anise seed. It’s flavor is sweeter than anise seed.

It’s also a source of the most concentrated anerthole, which gives the leaves a licorice like flavor and a sweet aftertaste. It’s used in cooking and for herbal tea, pasta, seafood, sauces, stocks ice cream, liqueurs and even cookies.

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