If you’re a fan of the smell or taste of black licorice, you’ll love Aniseed Myrtle! With a strong aniseed and liquorice flavor, this native spice makes a wonderful addition to teas, drinks and desserts. Not only does it smell and taste great, Aniseed Myrtle is high in anethole (among a host of other benefits!), which is a compound known to treat conditions such as acid reflux, intestinal cramps, colic, flatulence and anorexia. Use as a tea or in desserts, syrups, dressings, sauces and ice creams. Our favorite flavor combo with this spice is pairing it with chocolate and orange!
- VERY FINE IN TEXTURE: Not only does it smell and taste great, but Aniseed Myrtle is also high in anethole (among a host of other benefits!), which is a compound known to treat conditions such as acid reflux, intestinal cramps, colic, flatulence, and anorexia.
- DRIED ANISEED MYRTLE: Aniseed Myrtle has antioxidant, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It is also a good source of magnesium, lutein, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Aniseed Myrtle has also been found to have very high quantities of the compound anethole.
- TASTE AND SMELL: Strong aniseed, licorice scent, and flavor. Aniseed Myrtle has been used to mask unpleasant odors. Use as a tea or in desserts, syrups, dressings, sauces, and ice creams. Our favorite flavor combo with this spice is pairing it with chocolate and orange!
- WIDELY APPLICABLE: Flaked Aniseed Myrtle can be used in place of regular cinnamon to provide a delectable boost. Wonderful in both savory and sweet dishes, it enhances curries, stews, and middle-eastern dishes and makes crumbles, cakes, pies, muffins and more scrumptious.
- NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Aniseed Myrtle is found in the sub-tropical rainforests of the Bellinger and Nambucca valleys in northern New South Wales, where it grows up to 45 meters high. Organic Flaked Aniseed Myrtle is very fine and mixes easily into smoothies, yogurt, porridge, cereal flakes, muesli, and protein shakes.
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