Each pod contains one seed and both the seed and pod are used in cooking. The essential oil anethole gives star anise its characteristic licorice-like flavor—which is much more bitter than anise ...

OK, the bit about the Greek aperitif may be stretching things a bit, but the Kerr Cell that [Les] builds in the video below does depend on anethole, the essential component of aniseed extract ...

It contains bioactive compounds that may help with infections, digestion, and overall well-being. Has shikimic acid, anethole, and linalool—compounds that help fight bacteria, support gut health and ...