Apiaceae family of herbs contains Fennel, Anise, Caraway, Celery, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, and Parsley. This popular family of culinary herbs has unique flavors they add to various foods. Fennel Seeds are native to Mediterranean region and now widely grown around the globe. Fennel is widely used as herb because of its therapeutic properties. It is used for flavoring purpose in Italian Dishes, Sea Food, Soups and Sauces. Fennel Seeds are a good digestant, and also stimulate the appetite.

 

Medicinal Use

 

For medicinal uses, fennel is used to improve eyesight, aid digestion and cure obesity besides other uses. Fennel Seeds (Saunf) are very effective for digestive problems. These aromatic fennel seeds can be chewed upon or had as a tea decoction for beneficial effects upon the stomach. It also improves vision and even as antidote for poison. Other uses attributed include as rejuvenator, to stop hiccups, cure wheezing, ease stomach pain, give milk to woman’s breasts, good for kidney etc. Fennel essential oil is used in soaps, and some perfumes.

 

Culinary Use

 

Fennel is used as a condiment and as culinary spice for meat dishes, fishes and seafood, pickles, bread giving a special flavor. It is crunchy and slightly sweet, adding a refreshing contribution to the ever popular Mediterranean cuisine. In India, these aromatic seeds are routinely chewed upon after meals to aid in digestion after a rich meal while acting as an herbal mouth freshener. Fennel is widely used Asian, European, Italian and Mediterranean dishes. In India Fennel is used in meat and seafood dishes and also with pickles and vinegar for a special flavor.

 

 

Details

 

Botanical Name                 Foeniculum Vulgare

Family                               Umbelliferae

Common Name                 Saunf

Part Used                           Seeds

Moisture                            12 % Max.

Total Ash                           8 % Max.

Volatile Oil                        1 % Max.

Packaging                          500g, 1kg, 25kg to 60kg

Forms Available                Whole