Anise Seed complements cakes, breads, cookies beverages, soups stews, fruit salads, dressings, sauces, and with fish or shellfish. It is essential in Oyster Rockefeller. Anise is an important ingredient to Italian and Indian cuisine. Anise is the dried ripe fruit of the herb Pimpenella anisum. The tear-shaped seeds are unmistakably identified by their distinctive licorie-like flavor. Anise is not related to the European plant whose roots are the source of true licorie. Allergen Statement For the most updated allergen and nutritional information, it is important that you read the ingredient statement printed on the packaging at the time of your purchase.