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Webb James Fennel

Webb James Fennel belongs to the Umbelliferae family, such as coriander and cumin, and is native to the Mediterranean area. The main producing countries are India, China, Indonesia, Egypt, and Pakistan. Its most used parts are the leaves of the basal stem, fleshy and full of water, which are improperly called “bulbs” and are eaten as a vegetable. Its fruits, called seeds, are widely used as a spice in many recipes.

Functions: Spice

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based

End Uses: Bread, Buns, Confectionery Products, Nutraceuticals

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    Identification & Functionality

    Flavor Family
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Botanicals, Fennel
    Technologies
    Origin

    Egypt/India

    Food Composition
    • Fennel fruits contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, calcium and potassium.
    • Its essential oil is rich in anethole, fencone, pinene, camphene, anisic acid and other compounds.

    Features & Benefits

    Healing Effect
    • Fennel seeds have digestive, antispasmodic and antiseptic properties.
    • An infusion of fennel seeds is very effective to treat conjunctivitis and inflammation of the eyelids, both oral and topical use.
    • It improves menstrual flow and stimulates lactation.
    • It soothes away spasms of colic, nausea, stomachache.

    Applications & Uses

    Culinary Use
    • Fennel seeds are used in food industry for the production of various liqueurs and spirits, in confectionery and sugar confectionery.
    • They are suitable for dishes based on meat (duck, lamb, pork), fish stew, bread and buns.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications
    • International Food Standard
    • BRC
    • Sedex
    • USDA Organic
    • AEO
    • ISO 9001

    Packaging & Availability

    Our Offer Includes

    Fennel and fennel seed, whole or ground

    Storage & Handling

    Preservation
    • Fennel seeds are used in food industry for the production of various liqueurs and spirits, in confectionery and sugar confectionery.
    • They are suitable for dishes based on meat (duck, lamb, pork), fish stew, bread and buns.