Organic Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare, is also known as organic fennel seeds bulk, fennels seeds, bitter fennel fruit, Shamar seeds, or Shamar spice. It has a minimum volatile oil content of 1%.

Organic Fennel Seed is a member of the parsley family and is closely related to anise, asafoetida, caraway, chervil, coriander, cilantro, dill, cumin, and parsley. While the fennel’s seeds are considered a spice, the edible roots, stalks, and leaves of the plant are considered an herb. 

Organic Fennel Seed is popular with: 

• American, pizza, and sandwich restaurants;
• brewpubs;
•  butcher shops; 
• independent spice shops; 
• oil and jam manufacturers; and 
• catering companies

We also have Organic Ground Fennel and an assortment of conventional Fennel Seed products available.

Flavor Profile

Organic Fennel Seed has a warm, anise-licorice flavor with a camphoraceous undertone.

How To Use

Organic Fennel Seed is a common spice in the Mediterranean and European regions. French and Italian cooks often call fennel "the fish herb.” Try adding it to the breading when making Herb Crusted Tilapia. It would be a fragrant addition to Chicken Pho Soup. We added Organic Fennel Seed to Beef and Zucchini Parmigiana because its bright flavor adds contrast to the heavier flavor of beef. Grind them in the savory and sweet Indonesian condiment Kecap Manis. 

Pair Organic Fennel Seeds with garlic, ginger, oregano, lemon, orange, clove, cinnamon, cheese, butter, and black pepper.

Organic Fennel Seeds is a good choice when making beets, sausage, lentils, potatoes, in sauerkraut, stews, meat and chicken dishes, sauces, herb butters, dips and dressings, salads, omelets, apple pie, cakes, pastries, puddings, and spiced fruit.