Spices & Herbs
Ground Aniseed (Yansoon)
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Ground Aniseed is ground aniseed with a sweet, liquorice-like flavour – a favourite in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean baking and desserts.
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About this product
Ground Aniseed is ground aniseed with a sweet, liquorice-like flavour – a favourite in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean baking and desserts.
Bake it into ka’ak, maamoul, biscuits, breads and cakes, add it to meghli and puddings, or use it in spice blends.
Choose your pack size
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 75g | Everyday home cooking |
| 100g | Everyday home cooking |
| 200g | Regular cooks and larger families |
| 500g | Batch cooking and keen cooks |
| 1kg | Frequent use, cafés and takeaways |
| 5kg | Restaurants, caterers and wholesale – lowest price per kg |
How to use it
- Ka’ak & biscuits – Add 1–2 teaspoons to the dough with mahlab and sesame.
- Puddings – Stir a pinch into meghli or rice pudding.
- Bread – Add ½–1 teaspoon to sweet bread dough.
Good to know
Is it star anise?
No – aniseed comes from a different plant, though both taste of liquorice.
Is it ground or whole?
Ground (powder).
Which size should I choose?
Smaller packs for home cooking, 5kg for restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo.
What allergens does it contain?
The ingredient is not one of the 14 major allergens. Please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.
How should I store it?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
- Single-ingredient ground aniseed
- Sweet, liquorice-like flavour
- For ka’ak, maamoul, breads and desserts
- 75g up to 5kg – the bigger the pack, the lower the price per kilo
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Ground aniseed. Single-ingredient product. For full allergy information, including any “may contain” warning, please check the pack label.
- Contains
- No major allergens in the ingredient
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Product details
- Product
- Ground Aniseed
- Form
- Powder
- Also known as
- Ground aniseed, anise powder, aniseed powder, yansoon, saunf (anise), anis
- Pack sizes
- 75g · 100g · 200g · 500g · 1kg · 5kg
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
- Best before
- Printed on each pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
