as one of the many ingredients of ras el hanout, a blend of herbs and spices used across the Middle East and North Africa, primarily associated with Moroccan cuisine. Orris root has been used in tinctures to flavour syrups; its taste is said to be indistinguishable from raspberry. Orris root powder also had a use as the base in the making of nonpareils. :de:Schwertlilien#Verwendung References Iridaceae