Description:
FENNEL SEED OIL Foeniculum vulgarePURE AND NATURAL
PACKING : 1 Kg to 25 Kg GI DRUMS
FENNEL SEED OIL Foeniculum vulgare
Also Called:
- Common Fennel
- Fennel
- Hsiao-hui-hsiang
- Large Fennel
- Roman Fennel
- Shatapushpa
- Shih-lo
- Sweet Fennel
- Tzu-mo-lo
- Wild Fennel
- Xiao-hue-xiang
- Private Labeling : Not Availbale
- Retail Packing : 0.05 Kg, 0.1 Kg, 0.5 Kg, 1 Kg, 5 Kg,10 Kg, 20 Kg, 25 Kg is available.
- Small Packing : Amber Glass Bottles / AluminiumBottles
- Traditionally designed bottles, extra chargesapplicable
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Retail Packing (100% Pure and Natural)Packing | Decription | Price | |
Sample | Fennel Seed Oil (Foeniculum vulgare) | $ 45 | |
1 Kg | Fennel Seed Oil (Foeniculum vulgare) | $ 105 | |
5 Kg | Fennel Seed Oil (Foeniculum vulgare) | $ 430 |
For Bulk Packing , Please feel free toemail or call. The exact third party GLC will be provided withevery bulk lot.
Description:
Fennel is a spice native to the South Europe andparts of Asia, this perennial plant is widely grown for its strongflavor. The flavor of the plant is somewhat similar to anise and ismilder. Thishighly aromatic plant is used for both seeds andleaves.
India produces high quality fennel and consumes a significantportion of the total fennel production. The spice is used for bothculinary use, flavoring and also as a mouth freshener. Rajasthan,Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are the major fennel producingstates.
| Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. |
Odor: | Characteristic spicy sweet woody odor. |
Solubility: | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
Specific Gravity | 0.953 0.973 @ 20°C |
Optical Rotation | 12 24 @ 20°C |
Refractive Index: | 1.528 1.538 @ 20°C |
Extraction Method: | Steam distillation of crushed seeds. |
Constituents: | Anethol, fenchone, d-pinene, phellandrene, anisic acid, anisicaldehyde, limonene, estrogole isafrole |
Uses:
Culinary Use : The plant is grown for its seeds and leaves and areused in flavoring food. It is also used as a mouth freshener.
Medicinal Use : The plant is used to relieve chills and stomaches.The essential extracted from the fennel spice is also used as ablend with other oils for curing diseases and relaxation of mindand body.
Perfumery : The essential oil is also used in certain personalhygiene products like soaps and perfumes.
The primary use of fennel seeds is to relievebloating, but they also settle stomach pain, stimulate theappetite, and are diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Like anise andcaraway the seeds make an excellent infusion for settling thedigestion and reducing abdominal distension. The seeds help in thetreatment of kidney stones and, combined with urinary antisepticssuch as uva-ursi make an effective treatment for cystitis. Aninfusion of the seeds may be taken as a gargle for sore throats andas a mild expectorant. Fennel is safe for children and, as aninfusion or syrup, can be given for colic and painful teething inbabies. Fennel increases breast-milk production, and is still usedas an eyewash for sore eyes and conjunctivitis. The seeds have alongstanding reputation as an aid to weight loss and to longevity.Essential oil from the sweet variety is used for its digestive andrelaxing properties.
Other medical uses - Altitude sickness.
Culinary uses - Use finely chopped fennel leaves and stems instuffing, marinades, sauces for vegetables, and in herbed butterand cheese spreads. Fennel goes particularly well in tomato andcucumber salads, and makes a tasty garnish for asparagus.
Add leaves to your favorite fish recipes, especially those callingfor oily, strongly flavored fish, such as mackerel. Fennel willhelp offset the odor and promote digestion. Stuff the fish withfresh leaves, or add leaves to the water for poached fish. Fennelis essential for the classic Provencal dish Grillade au Fenouil, inwhich grilled sea bass, red mullet, or trout is flamed in brandy ona bed of dried fennel stalks.
Add fresh leaves to hot dishes just before serving, as heat quicklyreduces the flavor of the leaves.
Use the stronger-flavored seeds in stews, sausages, pickles,sauerkraut, beans and lentils, salad dressing, tomato-based sauces,breads, cookies, and cakes.
Fennel seeds are used commercially in condiments, ice cream,prepared meats such as pepperoni, and liqueurs, especiallyanisette.
Add fresh leaves to extra-virgin olive oil or other cookingoil.
Craft uses - Include fennel''s dainty yellow flowers in freshsummer floral bouquets.
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION
Native to the Mediterranean region, fennel is now cultivated intemperate regions around the world.
Fennel grows well in almost any good soil, but it performs best indeep, well-drained, non-acidic soil. Tolerated pH range is 4.8 to8.2.