Fennel seeds are known as "saunf in India. In most Indian restaurants, it is served as an after-meal digestive and a mouth freshener with some mint.
Fennel seeds are dried seeds of the perennial Fennel herb plant that belongs to the parsley family. They are native to Southern Europe but are now grown extensively all over Europe, the Middle East, China, India, and Turkey. Currently, India is the largest producer of Fennel seeds.
These seeds resemble cumin seeds but are greener in colour. They have a sweet taste and a warm flavour. These seeds can be used as spice, either ground or whole. They appear in Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking.
Fennel seeds are believed to be a digestive aid. They are used to make tea and capsules in India and Pakistan. Interestingly, fennel water is given to new-born babies to relieve colic pain and help aid digestion.
Product attributes
- Organic
- Aromatic
- Aniseed flavour
- Sweet taste
- Green colour
- Vegetarian
How to use it
- Add to homemade spice mixes
- As an after meal digestive
- For flavouring lentils and soups
- For flavouring vegetables and curries
Health benefits
- Digestive aid - in traditional medicine, fennel seeds have been used for treating indigestion and flatulence. Fennel seeds stimulate the secretion of digestive and gastric juices that facilitates proper absorption of nutrients from the food. It can be consumed by everyone from new-borns to elderly people to reduce flatulence and remove extra gas from the stomach.
- Dietary fibre - fennel seeds contain fibre that act as roughage, which helps to clear the bowels, thereby reducing constipation. The fibre also helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Antioxidants - Fennel seeds contain numerous antioxidants that help to remove free radicals from the body, thus providing protection against cancer, infection, ageing, and neurological disorders. It also contributes to reducing premature ageing and degeneration in the eyes.
- Other health benefits fennel seeds help to regulate the menstruation cycle in women and increase the production and secretion of milk in lactating mothers. It also increases the amount and frequency of urination, which removes toxins from the body. It is also known to help sharpen the memory.
- Storehouse of minerals and vitamins - Fennel seeds are rich in minerals like copper, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc and magnesium. It contains vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C and many vitamin B- complexes.
How to store
It can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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