أنواع اليانسون

We observe that the difference between regular anise and star anise is very clear in shape, color, and size.

We see that regular anise consists of small dark seeds with lines on them.

We notice that star anise is star-shaped and much larger in size than regular anise.

We observe that inside the star anise’s points, there are small seeds resembling lentils, which are dark in color.

We taste regular anise and find it sweeter.

We commonly use regular anise in drinks, and we especially like to use it in pastries.

We note that the taste of star anise is very close to licorice, it is very popular in Asian and Gulf cuisines, and it is more suitable for cooking than regular anise.

We then compare fennel, cumin, and anise: Cumin is similar to anise but thinner, darker, and longer.

Fennel is lighter in color than anise and about twice its size.