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Fennel seeds, known in India as “saunf”, are small, sweet and aromatic seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant. They are loved as an after-meal mouth freshener and are used in curries, pickles, spice blends and baking.
Description
Fennel seeds are oval, ridged and green to pale yellow in colour. Their sweet, liquorice-like flavour comes from anethole, the same compound found in star anise. Bright green, bold seeds with a strong aroma are considered the best quality, and Lucknowi saunf is a well-known fine variety.
History
Fennel is native to the Mediterranean region and was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as food and medicine. It reached India centuries ago, and today India is one of the world’s largest producers, with most of its crop coming from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Specification
| Product Name | Fennel Seeds (Saunf) |
| Origin | India (Gujarat, Rajasthan) |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Binomial name | Foeniculum vulgare |
Feature and Characteristic
| Color | Green to pale yellowish-green |
| Taste and Smell | Sweet, fresh and liquorice-like |
Use and Benifits
- Culinary: Used in curries, pickles, panch phoron, breads and desserts.
- Mouth Freshener: Commonly chewed after meals to freshen breath.
- Digestion: Traditionally used to relieve gas, bloating and acidity.
- Industrial: Fennel oil is used in flavourings, liqueurs, toothpaste and herbal medicines.
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