DeLallo Anise Oil is an all-natural, intensely aromatic oil ready to bring its famously sweet licorice flavor to baked goods and homemade candies. Our Anise Oil is a 100% pure oil without fillers or extracts. Anise is a traditional Italian flavoring famous for its role in pizzelles and biscotti cookies.

• Traditional Italian flavor for candies, cookies and cakes.
• Bold, sweet licorice flavor.
• Complements both sweet and savory dishes.
• Trending flavor for spicy cocktails and ciders.
• 100% pure oil. No imitation flavoring or extract.
• Kosher.
• Non GMO.
• Gluten free.
• Vegan/vegetarian.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Pure anise oil is an essential flavoring for both sweet and savory recipes. A traditional Italian flavoring for desserts and baked goods, the sweet licorice fragrance of anise is best known for its use in biscotti, pizzelles and homemade candies. Its sweet spiciness can be used in cookies, cakes and butters alongside cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. It is common for people to drink anise as part of a mulled wine or chai tea beverage. Anise is a popular flavor in Asian dishes, where it adds a depth of flavor and sweetness. Anise oil is an essential oil that has uses far beyond the culinary realm.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is anise oil?

Anise (pimpinella anisum) is a flowering plant that originated in the Mediterranean. Sometimes known as aniseed, the anise plant is most closely related to fennel, cumin and dill. The oil is extracted from the leaves of the anise plant. Its flavor profile can be described as fragrant, sweet licorice. It is most known for its use in pizzelles, biscotti and homemade candies.

What is anise oil used for?

When it comes to culinary uses, pure anise oil is a sweet and fragrant flavoring for both sweet and savory recipes. Anise is a popular Italian flavoring in baked goods like biscotti and pizzelle cookies. It is the perfect sweet licorice flavor to pair up with similar spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It is a common addition to chai tea drinks and mulled wines. It can be used in savory recipes such as meatballs and sausage, as well as Asian dishes. Anise oil is an essential oil that has uses far beyond the kitchen too.

What does anise oil smell like?

Anise oil is very fragrant and smells like sweet licorice.

Is anise oil the same as licorice?

No, anise oil is not the same as licorice. Licorice root and anise have a similar flavor, as they both contain the same anethole compound. Still, licorice root is much more powerful in flavor and aroma.