Organic
Fennel Seed
Saunf · Moti Saunf
सौंफ · Foeniculum vulgare
- Origin:
- Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP
- Flavour:
- Sweet, cool, anise-like and mildly licorice
DigestiveExportOrganicMukhwas
About Fennel Seed
One of India's most beloved spices — served after meals as a natural breath freshener and digestive. The sweet anise-like aroma comes from trans-anethole. Gujarat and Rajasthan produce India's finest fennel. Ubiquitous across Indian culture as mukhwas (post-meal mouth freshener).
Health Benefits
- Trans-anethole stimulates digestive secretions and reduces spasms
- Demonstrated phytoestrogenic effects — supports women's hormonal health
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Relieves colic in infants — active ingredient in traditional gripe water
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Post-meal mouth freshener (mukhwas) — most popular use in India
- Essential in Kashmiri and Bengali fish curries
- Fennel seed cookies and breads in Italian and European baking
- Herbal teas for digestion, bloating and flatulence
Processing & Grades
Machine-harvested and cleaned to remove light seeds. Graded: Lucknow (small, greener), Singapore (bold) and Gujarat varieties. Minimum volatile oil 1.5%. Available whole or powdered.
