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ANISEED [5 records]

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Record 1 2016-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Spices and Condiments
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
Illicium verum
Latin
CONT

A star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-sized seed in each of its eight segments. Native to China, star anise comes from a small evergreen tree. Although the flavor of its seeds is derived from anethol (the same oil that gives ANISE seed its pronounced flavor), star anise has a different heritage, the magnolia family. Its flavor is slightly more bitter than that of regular anise seed. In Asian cuisines, star anise is a commonly used spice and tea flavoring. It's also widely used to flavor LIQUEURS and baked goods in Western cultures.

OBS

Used in pharmacy, but mainly in the food industry (condiments, liquors, various beverages).

OBS

It is sometimes confused with "Japanese star anise" (Illicium anisatum L.; I. religiosum Sieb. & Zucc.; I. japonicum Sieb.) which contains a toxic lactone called anisatin.

Key term(s)
  • Chinese anis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Épices et condiments
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Illicium verum
Latin
DEF

Fruit brunâtre, parfumé, sucré, comestible, de Illicium verum (Magnoliacées), renfermant de l'huile essentielle, de l'acide anisique, du tanin, etc.

OBS

On l'emploie en pharmacie, mais surtout en alimentation (condiments, liqueurs et boissons diverses).

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec la badiane du Japon, vénéneuse, produite par Illicium religiosum.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Especias y condimentos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Illicium verum
Latin
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Record 2 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 3 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 4 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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Record 5 1994-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Spices and Condiments
OBS

Nomenclature on spices and condiments: Natural vegetable products or mixtures thereof, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning and imparting aroma to foods.

OBS

The term applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form.

OBS

Terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Épices et condiments
OBS

Nomenclature sur les épices : Produits végétaux ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l'arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments.

OBS

Le terme est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre.

OBS

Termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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