Fennel Seed Whole

Fennel Seed have a lovely liquorice flavor and are slightly sweet. The seed offers an aromatic alluring and sweet, licorice-like flavor. It is a versatile spice cherished across cuisines and cultures. With its warm, slightly nutty undertones, fennel seeds add depth and complexity to both savory and sweet dishes, making them an essential staple for every kitchen.

Culinary Suggestions

• seasoning curries, soups, and roasted vegetables
• infusing teas and baked goods with a subtle, herbal sweetness,
• Toast them lightly to release their full aromatic potential, or grind them into spice blends for a fresh burst of flavor.
• Try dry roasting  ground fennel powder and mixing it with mayonnaise as a great alternative to tartar sauce.
• Fennel goes well with root vegetables, pork, and especially seafood.
• It is an important ingredient in many south Asian spice blends and flavors cured meats.

Rooted in centuries of tradition, fennel seeds have been celebrated in Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines for their ability to enhance dishes and aid digestion.

Ancient Vedic and Greek texts endorsed fennel for its sight-restoring properties and as an antidote to snake bites. In medieval times it was popular thanks to Emperor Charlemagne who insisted it was cultivated on his Imperial farms. Since antiquity the seeds have been used as a condiment by the Romans, Indians and Egyptians. 

In fact, they’re often chewed after meals as a natural breath freshener and digestive aid.