الينسون

🌿 Anise Seeds (Dried)

Also known as: Pimpinella anisum, ينسون

📝 General Description

Anise seeds are the dried fruits of the Pimpinella anisum plant, a member of the Apiaceae family. Known for their sweet, licorice-like flavor, anise seeds have been used for centuries as a culinary spice and in traditional medicine for digestive, respiratory, and soothing properties. They are a common ingredient in herbal teas, sweets, and spice blends.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Light brown to greenish-gray

Form: Small, oval, ridged seeds

Odor: Sweet and licorice-like aroma

Taste: Sweet, mildly spicy, with a strong licorice flavor

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

Admixture: ≤ 1%

Size: 3–5 mm

🧪 Chemical Properties

Volatile Oil Content (Anethole): ≥ 2.0%

Total Ash: ≤ 9%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

pH (aqueous solution): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 330–350 kcal

Protein: 17–18 g

Fat: 15–16 g

Carbohydrates: 50–55 g

Fiber: 14–16 g

Sugars: < 1 g

Sodium: 15–20 mg

Calcium: 650–700 mg

Iron: 35–37 mg

Magnesium: 150–170 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with international and European food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Free from artificial additives, colorants, and preservatives

Non-GMO and non-irradiated

Uniform size and high anethole content

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Supplied in polypropylene bags, paper sacks, or cartons as per customer request

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and strong odors

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Flavoring agent in breads, cakes, cookies, and desserts

Widely used in herbal teas and digestive infusions

Ingredient in spice blends and liqueurs (e.g., ouzo, arak)

Used in traditional medicine for colic, coughs, and bloating

Aromatic oil for cosmetics and natural remedies

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