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Anise, SEM
Anise, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Anise, also known as aniseed, is the fruit of Pimpinella anisum which contains an essential oil with a very strong liquorice-like aroma and flavour. It is used as a culinary spice in dishes, and also as a flavouring in sweets and alcoholic beverages. The plant belongs to the apiaceae family which includes cumin, parsley, carrot, coriander, dill, parsnip, celery and many other important food plants. Magnification: x19 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Apiaceae Aromatic Cooking Cuisine Culinary Dried Dried Fruit Edible Flavour Flavouring Foodstuff Fruit Fruit Pod Ingredient Schizocarp Seed Seed Pod Spice Spicy Umbellifer Umbelliferae Anise Aniseed Dry Fruit
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of anise, also known as aniseed. Taken using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the image reveals the vibrant colors and unique structure of this culinary spice. Anise is derived from the fruit of Pimpinella anisum, which contains an essential oil renowned for its strong liquorice-like aroma and flavor. Belonging to the apiaceae family, alongside other notable food plants such as cumin, parsley, and coriander, anise plays a crucial role in both cooking and botany. Its dried seed pods are widely used as a flavorful ingredient in various dishes, while also serving as a popular choice for enhancing sweets and alcoholic beverages. With a magnification of x19 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this SEM image allows us to appreciate the intricate details present within each pod. The botanical world never ceases to amaze with its diversity and complexity. Whether you're exploring nature's wonders or experimenting with new flavors in your kitchen, this mesmerizing print serves as a reminder of how interconnected our world truly is. From biology to cuisine, anise continues to captivate our senses with its spicy aroma and distinctive taste.
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