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ANISE SEED [2 records]

Record 1 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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Record 2 2001-01-18

English

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

Dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella anisum L., Umbelliferae ... Constit. 1.5 - 3.5% volatile oil, starch, protein, fixed oil. Use: Manuf oil of anise; as condiment and flavor in foods or beverages.

OBS

Anise [is used] in licorice, anise, pepperoni, sausage, spice and vanilla flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods ...

Key term(s)
  • Pimpinella anisum

French

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

Graine d'anis, au parfum tiré de l'anis (plante), utilisée comme aromate, condiment.

OBS

Utilisé pour parfumer les confiseries, les pâtisseries, les boissons et les plats cuisinés.

Key term(s)
  • Pimpinella anisum

Spanish

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