Anethole Properties

While many of these essential and botanical oil posts are brought to you with the express purpose of giving you alternatives and safe remedies for health issues, the compounds that are often a byproduct of these oils are rarely dissected. Today we're going to delve a little further into how the different elements within an oil can help the plant or seed directly target specific problems and help to eradicate them.

Anethole oil is an organic compound that can be found in many oils such as anise and fennel. Its primary function is often as a flavoring substance, however, it provides many benefits that aren't well known.

Anethole Properties

Anethole is actually colorless and incredibly fragrant; it resembles basil. The compound is not completely soluble in water, which makes it better suited for ethanol. Anethole is an unsaturated ether component that is used for its flavoring properties.

It is actually 13 times sweeter than sugar. It can be used in drinks to help make them more palatable and sweeter. It is also used in specific oral hygiene products, seasonings and frozen berry products. Not only does the compound add a specific taste to items, but it also has incredibly helpful elements.