Organic Fennel Seeds are the dried fruit of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. They are a highly aromatic spice, certified organic to ensure purity and quality.
Organic Fennel Seeds have a distinct sweet, warm, and aromatic flavour, with strong notes of anise or licorice. When toasted, they become milder, nuttier, and less sweet.
They are incredibly versatile. They are famously used in Italian sausages and Indian spice blends (like panch phoran). They are also used in breads, curries, and fish dishes. Toasting them in a dry pan before use enhances their flavour.
No, although they taste similar, they are from different plants. Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) are larger and have a greener, more herbaceous flavour. Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) is smaller, more grey-brown, and has a sharper, sweeter licorice taste.
Yes, fennel seed tea is a very popular traditional herbal beverage. Lightly crush 1-2 teaspoons of the whole organic seeds (to release the oils) and steep them in a cup of hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Choosing organic ensures that the fennel seeds are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. This supports cleaner farming practices and results in a pure spice, free from unwanted chemical residues.
