Fennel Seeds are the dried, oval-shaped fruits of the fennel plant, known for their sweet, anise-like flavor and refreshing aroma.
Widely used as a spice and digestive aid, fennel seeds are popular in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications across the globe. They belong to the Apiaceae family, the same as cumin and dill.
Flavor Profile : Sweet, mildly spicy, with a licorice-like aftertaste
Rich in Nutrients : Good source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants
Essential Oils : Contains anethole, which gives it a strong aroma and therapeutic properties
Cooling Effect : Traditionally used in Indian households as a post-meal mouth freshener and digestive
Culinary : Used whole or ground in baking, curries, pickles, and teas and common in spice blends like panch phoron and Chinese five-spice
Medicinal : Promotes digestion, reduces bloating, and soothes the stomach and used in Ayurvedic and traditional remedies for colic, gas, and sore throats
Mouth Freshener : Often roasted and sweetened for use as a natural mouth freshener
Cosmetic & Aromatherapy : Fennel oil is used in skincare and massage oils for its soothing and toning effects
Parameters | Value |
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Purity | 99.85% / 99% / 98% |
Extraneous Foreign Matter (% by Weight) | 0.50% Max |
Excreta other (By mg./lb) | 5 mg/lb Max |
Mold (% by wgt.) | 1% Max |
Total Ash | 10% Max |
Salmonella | Absent / 25 Gms |
Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.25% Max |