BOTANICAL NAME: FOENICULUM VULGARE
FAMILY NAME: MILLER APIACEAE
Fennel seeds are defined as the dried yellowish brown schizocarpic fruits that are obtained from the plant of fennel. They have a sweet and aromatic flavour and emit a pleasant odour.
In culinary terms, fennel seeds are a very crucial ingredient in many seasoning blends of Italy, China, Scandinavia, etc. They are a commonly used ingredient in the Italian sausages and also in rye balls and meat breads. Fennel seeds are a rich source of minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium, etc. There are two main constituents of fennel seeds, namely, Anethol and Fenchone.
Fennel seeds come with a vast set of health benefits. The presence of Anethol in the fennel seeds helps to fight against cancer and indigestion.