Fennel Seed

The essential oil isalso used in certain personal hygiene products like soaps and perfumes.

Perfumery

The plant is used torelieve chills and stomaches. The essential extracted from the fennel spice isalso used as a blend with other oils for curing diseases and relaxation of mindand body.

MedicinalUse

The plant is grownfor its seeds and leaves and are used in flavoring food. It is also used as amouth freshener.

CulinaryUse

Usesof Fennel

Theabove composition may not be applicable to all types of samples. It may varyconsiderably depending on various factors.

Calorific value:370calories/100 g.

Vitamin A:1040I.U./100 g.

Vitamin C (ascorbicacid):12.0 mg/100 g.

Niacin:6.0 mg/100 g.

Vitamin B2:0.36mg/100 g.

Vitamin B1:9.41mg/100 g.

Potassium:1.7 %

Sodium:0.09 %

Iron:0.01 %

Phosphorus:0.48 %

Calcium:1.3 %

Total ash:13.4 %

Carbohydrates:42.3 %

Crude fiber:18.5 %

Fat:10 %

Protein:9.5 %

Moisture:6.30 %

The composition of fennel seed is given below:

Habitat: Southern Europe and South Western Asia

Parts Used: Seed, Leaves

Family Name: Apiaceae

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Indian Name: Saunf

Fennel is a spicenative to the South Europe and parts of Asia, this perennial plant is widelygrown for its strong flavor. The flavor of the plant is somewhat similar toanise and is milder. This highly aromatic plant is used for both seeds andleaves.

Fennel Seed Indian origin.