fennel vs anise

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Is the bulbous veggie I see in local stores labeled anise actually fennel? That seems to be what a web search indicates.  I wanted to try roast fennel and bean dip but what I thought was fennel was labeled anise in multiple stores, including a specialty fruit and vegetable market. I'm in the northeast if this is a regional thing.

Sarah S. · Answer

I've always called it fennel, but typically see it labeled as anise in the stores.

Diana B. · Answer

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Patti I. · Answer

At my store it is labeled Fennel on the Vegetable aisle but at the register they look it up under Anise.    Since https://food52.com/recipes... is one of favorites, I have had to teach a few cashiers that lesson.

cookbookchick · Answer

Fennel is called anise in some grocery stores. Perhaps a regional quirk?

caninechef · Answer

Thanks to both of you. I was surprised but unsure after even the local vegetable emporium had it labeled anise.

ChefJune · Answer

What you've described is fennel. I'm not aware of ever seeing anise in the markets.

Monita · Answer

Yes - what you saw in the supermarket is fennel

fennel vs anise

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