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ANIS OIL [2 records]

Record 1 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A fragrant essential oil obtained from star aniseed and used chiefly as a flavoring agent, expectorant, and carminative.

OBS

Star anise [is the] fruit of Illicium verum Hook. f., Magnoliaceae ...

Key term(s)
  • badian oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Liquide incolore, composé principalement d'anéthol et obtenu par distillation des graines de la badiane (Illicum verum). Aromatisant (saveurs d'anis, de réglisse, de pêche, etc.) pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons.

CONT

[...] pour préparer le Pastis, on n'utilise que l'essence de badiane tirée de l'anis étoilé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
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Record 2 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
DEF

A colorless or pale-yellow, sweet, aromatic liquid distilled from Pimpinella anisum. An insecticide and pesticide, and a flavoring in pharmacy, distilling, candy manufacture, etc.

OBS

anise: Dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella anisum L. ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Liquide incolore ou jaune pâle, odorant et sucré, résultant de la distillation de Pimpinella anisum (ou anis vert). Antiparasitaire et insecticide. Aromatisant utilisé en pharmacie, confiserie, distillerie, etc.

OBS

L'essence d'anis peut être toxique à forte dose. Elle peut engendrer de l'ivresse et des convulsions.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec l'essence de badiane, aussi appelée «essence d'anis étoilé».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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