Anise of Flavigny
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Anise of Flavigny is a candy from Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in Burgundy.
Each candy is made of a single anise seed, coated with sugar syrup infused with flavorings, such as anise, violet, rose, mint, jasmine, liquorice, orange.
They were first made by the Benedictine monks of the abbey of Flavigny (founded in 719) using anise first brought to the region by the Roman traveller Flavius.
After the French revolution, many confectioners began making this delicacy using the same recipe. Only one manufacturer remains today, Maison Troubat.
[edit] External links
- Official website of sole surviving manufacturer (French)
