Fennel Seed is the oval, green or yellowish-brown
dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, a member
of the parsley family.
Geographical
Sources
India
and Egypt .
Traditional
Ethnic Uses
Fennel
goes well with fish and is used in Italian
sausages and some curry powder mixes.
Taste
and Aroma Description
Fennel
has an anise-like flavor but is more aromatic,
sweeter and less pungent.
History
/ Region of Origin
Fennel
is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean
area. The name comes from the Greek word for
"marathon" because the famous battle
at Marathon (490 BC) against the Persians
was fought on a field of Fennel. Pliny said
that snakes casting off their skins ate Fennel
to restore their eyesight.
