Fennel, seeds

Fennel Seeds

Fennel: Bulk Seeds for Sale Online

• Foeniculum vulgare
• Origin: Egypt
• Form: whole seeds

Fennel Seeds

Bulk fennel seeds are a versatile and appreciated spice, known for their sweet taste reminiscent of anise and their intense and fresh aroma. This spice is used in various fields: from preparing digestive teas to traditional baking, from flavoring roasts and cured meats to making homemade liqueurs. The unique taste of fennel seeds, combined with their low calorie content, makes them a valuable ingredient both in cooking and for preparing beneficial infusions. Discover all the uses and applications of this traditional spice.

Taste and Aroma

Fennel seeds are distinguished by their sweet and aromatic taste reminiscent of anise, but more delicate and versatile. The aroma is intense, fresh, and slightly spicy, perfect for enhancing numerous preparations.

• Taste: sweet with anise-like notes
• Fragrance: intense and fresh
• Color: straw yellow-green
• Form: whole seeds for maximum freshness

How to Use Fennel Seeds

Bulk fennel seeds are a versatile and appreciated spice, known for their sweet taste reminiscent of anise and their intense and fresh aroma. This spice is used in various fields: from preparing digestive teas to traditional baking, from flavoring roasts and cured meats to making homemade liqueurs. The unique taste of fennel seeds, combined with their low calorie content, makes them a valuable ingredient both in cooking and for preparing beneficial infusions. Discover all the uses and applications of bulk fennel seeds.

In the Kitchen

Bulk fennel seeds are perfect for:

• Baking: bread, breadsticks, crackers, and focaccia
• Fennel seed taralli (traditional Apulian recipe)
• Cookies and dry pastries
• Pretzels and savory baked goods
• Meat roasts (especially pork and porchetta)
• Baked fish and fish soups
• Sauces and marinades
• Artisanal cured meats

For Beverages

• Fennel seed tea (digestive and deflating)
• Homemade fennel liqueur
• Aromatic infusions

Tip: lightly toast the fennel seeds in a pan before use to enhance their aroma.

Fennel Seed Tea: How to Prepare It

Discover how to make a fennel seed infusion in our simple guide to preparing a delicious fennel tea:

• As a first step, we recommend heating a cup of water of about 250 ml
• Once it reaches a temperature of 80°C, you can turn off the heat and infuse your bulk fennel seeds. For this operation, you can use some useful tools like steel filters, teapots, or infuser containers for teas
• Leave the fennel seeds to infuse for 3 or 4 minutes

Now you can enjoy your fennel seed tea as you prefer. You can sweeten it with honey or pair it with other spices like star anise for an even more intense flavor.

Formats and Prices

Terza Luna offers you three different formats at affordable prices:

• 50 g of fennel seeds €3.00 – Ideal for tasting
• 100 g of fennel seeds €6.00 – Best-selling format
• 250 g of fennel seeds €8.90 – Best value for money

Choose the format you prefer to season your favorite dishes and prepare delicious teas!

Where to Buy Quality Fennel Seeds

Terza Luna offers you the best fennel seeds sourced from Egypt, one of the largest producers of this spice. Purchase bulk fennel seeds directly from our e-commerce with the guarantee of:

• Certified origin from Egypt
• Whole seeds for maximum quality
• Fast shipping throughout Italy
• Specialized customer service

It is precisely the sale of quality spices like this variety of fennel seeds that makes the Terza Luna tea shop particularly happy.

Nutritional Values

Fennel seeds are rich in natural fibers and have very few calories, making them a true ally in the kitchen.

Average nutritional values per 100g:

• Energy: 345 kcal
• Proteins: 15.8g
• Fiber: 39.8g
• Carbohydrates: 52.3g
• Fats: 14.9g

Properties and Curiosities about Fennel Seeds

They have carminative, stomachic, and antispasmodic properties, used in cases of digestive disorders, dyspepsia, gastralgia, and as a sedative. They are also used for their galactagogue function, as they promote an increase in the mammary gland and stimulate milk secretion. This is why fennel tea is often recommended during pregnancy, like our nursing tea.

Recipes with Fennel Seeds

The unique flavor of fennel seeds and the very few calories of this food make them a true star in the kitchen. Fennel seeds are featured in many recipes of Italian tradition:

• Taralli pugliesi: the classic dough includes toasted fennel seeds
• Tuscan fennel bread: ideal with cold cuts and cheeses
• Porchetta: the classic roast spiced with wild fennel
• Fennel sausage: a typical sausage from Central Italy
• Spiced cookies: perfect with anise and citrus for breakfast

Try adding them to pasta and beans, vegetable soups, orange and fennel salads, or to flavor marinated olives.

Curiosities about Fennel Seeds

Fennel is one of the most common wild plants in our countryside and lands, often accompanied by the adjective "wild" because it is frequent in uncultivated and arid areas. The fennel plant can reach up to 2m in height when in bloom.

The dried fruits – the fennel seeds – are used, aromatic and rich in essential oil (3-5%), whose main component is trans-anethole (60-70%), with which excellent fennel teas or infusions based on wild fennel can be made.

The collection of the umbels is carried out in August and September when they turn a dark brown color. After harvesting the precious fennel umbels, they are winnowed and dried at temperatures not exceeding 40°.