Aniseed ground-50g
Discover our Ground Aniseed, a versatile spice with a sweet, aromatic licorice flavour. Perfect for baking, curries, and herbal teas. Buy 100% pure ground aniseed online in NZ for fast delivery. A must-have for gingerbread, biscuits, and traditional recipes.
Sweet, Aromatic & Versatile: The Ultimate Baking Spice
Unlock the warm, sweetly pungent flavour of licorice with our premium Ground Aniseed. Sourced from quality seeds and carefully ground to a fine powder, this spice is a powerhouse of aroma and taste. Its distinct sweet licorice flavour, with subtle peppery and herbal notes, makes it an essential ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes worldwide.
Ideal for baking, cooking, and brewing, our Ground Aniseed offers a convenient way to infuse your creations with its rich, aromatic character without the need for grinding whole seeds. Whether you're perfecting a traditional recipe or experimenting with new flavours, this spice adds depth and complexity that elevates any dish.
Why Choose Our Ground Aniseed?
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Sweet, Robust Flavour: Delivers a strong, sweet licorice taste with warm, aromatic notes—perfect for enhancing both desserts and savoury dishes.
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Perfect for Baking: A key ingredient in gingerbread, biscotti, cakes, and cookies for that authentic, spiced flavour.
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Great for Digestion: Commonly used in teas and remedies to support digestion and freshen breath naturally.
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100% Pure & Natural: Contains no additives, fillers, or preservatives—just pure, finely ground aniseed
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Culinary Inspiration: How to Use Ground Aniseed
Add a touch of sweet licorice flavour to:
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Baking: Enhance gingerbread, Italian biscotti, and holiday cookies with its warm, sweet notes.
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Curries & Stews: Add depth to Indian curries, Moroccan tagines, and meat dishes.
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Beverages: Stir into herbal teas, mulled wine, and hot milk for a soothing drink.
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Spice Blends: Use in homemade chai mixes, garam masala, or sausage seasonings.
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Desserts: Sprinkle over fruit salads, poached pears, or rice pudding for a flavour boost.
How to Use: Add during cooking or baking to allow the flavour to meld. For teas, steep ½ teaspoon in hot water. For best results, store in a cool, dark place.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container away from heat and light to maintain freshness.
Ingredients: 100% Ground Aniseed.
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Aniseed Ground Recipe
🍪 German Springerle Cookies
(The ornate, anise-scented Christmas cookies pressed with intricate designs)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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4 cups (500g) cake flour
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1 tbsp ground aniseed (key flavor)
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4 large eggs
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2 cups (400g) powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Key Steps:
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Whisk eggs + sugar for 15 mins until ribbon-stage
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Fold in flour + ground aniseed (do NOT overmix)
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Press dough into carved wooden molds (or roll + stamp)
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Dry overnight (creates signature hard shell)
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Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 mins (stay pale!)
Serving Tradition:
☕ Enjoy with glühwein (mulled wine) after 2-week aging for perfect texture
🌟 Why Ground Aniseed is Essential:
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Flavor magic: 1 tbsp = licorice depth without artificial taste
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Aroma therapy: Releases calming anethole when baked
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Cultural icon: Used since Medieval times (oldest mold is 14th c.)
Pro Tips:
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For intense flavor, age cookies in airtight tin with whole aniseeds
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No molds? Use lace doily imprint technique
🥇 Other Top Ground Aniseed Recipes:
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Mexican Atole de Anís (warm cornmeal drink)
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French Pain d’Épices (spiced honey bread)
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Greek Ouzo Cookies (boozy anise shortbread)
Science Bit:
Aniseed’s anethole compound:
→ 13x sweeter than sugar
→ Best released in fat (hence butter cookies)
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