For a long time, people have appreciated the characteristic taste of anise and its effect on well-being. Anise originated in the eastern Mediterranean, where the climate prevails to make it flourish. In central Europe, the spicy anise flavor is particularly prevalent in biscuits and bread. All around the Mediterranean, anise is predominantly used in liqueurs and schnapps with a high alcohol content, popularly served as apéritifs and digestifs. Anise is essential in marinated fruit, compotes, damson and plum preparations.