Fennel Seed,India SNGC - FENN price supplier

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.

Indian Name: Saunf

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Family Name: Apiaceae

Parts Used: Seed, Leaves

Habitat: Southern Europe and South Western Asia

The composition of fennel seed is given below:

Moisture:6.30 %

Protein:9.5 %

Fat:10 %

Crude fiber:18.5 %

Carbohydrates:42.3 %

Total ash:13.4 %

Calcium:1.3 %

Phosphorus:0.48 %

Iron:0.01 %

Sodium:0.09 %

Potassium:1.7 %

Vitamin B1:9.41mg/100 g.

Vitamin B2:0.36mg/100 g.

Niacin:6.0 mg/100 g.

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

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

Calorific value:370calories/100 g.

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

Usesof Fennel

CulinaryUse

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

MedicinalUse

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.

Perfumery

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