Fennel Seed
India’s Harvest, the World’s Choice
About Fennel Seed
Fennel seeds, or 'Saunf', are cherished for their sweet, licorice-like flavor and an intensely aromatic bouquet. A cornerstone of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, they are used in everything from savory spice blends like 'panch phoran' to pickles and sausages. Beyond their culinary applications, roasted fennel seeds are famously consumed after meals across the Indian subcontinent as a popular digestive aid and breath freshener, highlighting their versatile role in both food and wellness.
- Botanical Name:Foeniculum vulgare
- Common Names:Saunf, Sweet Cumin
- Family:Apiaceae
- Origin:India (primarily Gujarat and Rajasthan), Egypt, Turkey, China
Key Features
Sweet & Aromatic
Contains anethole, an aromatic compound that imparts a distinctively sweet, licorice-like flavor.
Digestive Aid
Widely recognized and used as a post-meal 'mukhwas' (mouth freshener) to aid digestion and prevent bloating.
Culinary Versatility
An essential ingredient in global cuisines, pairing exceptionally well with fish, pork, and vegetarian dishes.
Premium Varieties
Sourcing includes premium Indian varieties like Lucknow fennel, known for its large, plump, and extra-sweet seeds.
General Specifications
Product Variants & Specifications
Fennel Seeds (Whole Saunf)
The natural, dried seeds of the fennel plant, used for cooking, pickling, and preparing traditional mouth fresheners.
Physical Specifications
Appearance
Small, oblong, ridged seeds.
Color
Ranges from vibrant greenish-yellow to yellowish-brown.
Size
Varies by grade, typically 4-8 mm in length.
Purity
99% to 99.5%.
Flavor/Aroma
Sweet and aromatic with a distinct anise/licorice note.
Available Grades
Lucknow Grade (Premium)
Large, plump, green seeds with a superior sweet flavor.
Singapore Green
Good quality, uniform greenish color, widely used.
Machine Cleaned (Standard)
Standard yellowish-brown grade for general culinary use.
