Anise Seeds (Pimpinella anisum)

Egyptian Anise Seeds are renowned for their sweet, aromatic flavor and long-standing use in culinary, herbal, and pharmaceutical applications. Grown in Egypt’s fertile Nile Delta and Upper Egypt regions, our seeds are carefully harvested at peak maturity to ensure maximum aroma, flavor, and purity, making them highly sought-after in European markets. Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an annual herb from the Apiaceae family, producing small, oval seeds with a characteristic licorice-like flavor. Egypt’s warm, dry climate enhances the essential oil content (typically 2–4%), which is rich in anethole, the compound responsible for the distinctive aroma and flavor.

Applications

  • Culinary: Popular spice in breads, pastries, confectionery, liqueurs, teas, and Middle Eastern & European cuisine.

  • Herbal Teas & Infusions: Soothes digestion, relieves bloating, and provides a sweet aromatic flavor.

  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Supports digestive health, relieves mild colic, and contributes to herbal remedy formulations.

  • Essential Oil Production: High anethole content makes Egyptian anise ideal for extraction into oils for flavoring, aromatherapy, and medicinal use.

  • Cosmetics & Fragrances: Used for its sweet, warm aroma in soaps, perfumes, and natural personal care products.

Key Benefits

  • Supports Digestion – Anise seeds are traditionally used to relieve bloating, gas, indigestion, and mild stomach discomfort.

  • Soothes Respiratory Issues – Helps alleviate coughs, bronchitis, and congestion; often used in herbal teas and syrups.

  • Mild Antimicrobial & Antioxidant – Contains compounds like anethole which help protect against oxidative stress and microbial growth.

  • Natural Relaxant – Used to reduce mild anxiety and promote restful sleep in herbal remedies.

  • Traditional Medicine Use – Long-standing use in herbal medicine for colic relief, digestive support, and immune health.

  • Origin: Egypt
  • Processing: Naturally air-dried or mechanically dried. Hand-selected and finely milled to ensure purity and nutrient content
  • Certifications: ISO, HACCP, and Organic certifications available
  • Cultivation type: Organic or conventional
  • Product purity: Depending on client requirements we can provide purity between 95% – 99%.
  • Complies with EU food safety and phytosanitary regulations

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