{"product_id":"barkleys-classic-mints-aniseed","title":"Barkleys Classic Mints Aniseed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnise or aniseed has been cultivated for probably 4,000 years, first in Egypt and the Middle East. Later, aniseed was brought to Europe for its medicinal value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient times, anise was so highly prized that it was often used for tithes, offerings and payment of taxes in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romans often served spiced aniseed cakes at the close of parties and entertainment to avoid indigestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne, in the ninth century, commanded that anise be grown on the imperial farms. Centuries later, King Edward IV used to sleep on bed linens that had been perfumed with anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAniseed has a wide range of culinary applications, both sweet and savory. It is also used in confectionery and liqueurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, BARKLEYS Classic Aniseed combines the richness of this historic spice with the freshness of a mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THESWEETLANDNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47870393778329,"sku":null,"price":7.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/8147\/4201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bb78b51e-5b89-4f56-bf47-c104293ff788.jpg?v=1780278521","url":"https:\/\/www.thesweetland.co.nz\/products\/barkleys-classic-mints-aniseed","provider":"THESWEETLANDNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}