FRONTIER CO-OP WHOLE ANISE SEEDS ARE ACTUALLY A FRUIT THAT DELIVERS A PUNGENT FLAVOR TO SWEET AND SAVORY DISHES. SINCE THE FLAVOR IS SO STRONG, THIS LARGE 1 LB. BAG LASTS A LONG TIME. ADD SOME TO BOILING WATER TO MAKE A TEA, OR SPRINKLE A FEW PINCHES INTO BREAD DOUGHS AND BATTERS TO IMPART A WARM, BLACK LICORICE TASTE.