Cracked Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, is also called cracked fennel seed or fennel bulk.

This plant is native to the Mediterranean and is a member of the parsley family. It is closely related to anise, asafoetida, caraway, chervil, coriander, cilantro, dill, and cumin. It contains approximately 1% volatile oil by weight.

Cracked Fennel is commonly used by chicken, pizza, and brewpub restaurants; condiment manufacturers; and breweries.

We also have Ground Fennel and whole Fennel Seed available.

Flavor Profile

Cracked Fennel has a mild, pleasant licorice flavor with citrus top notes and hints of pepper and camphor.

How To Use

Use Cracked Fennel in Italian-style foods, like Beef and Zucchini Parmigiana.or add it to a classic Mushroom Risotto. It gives Kecap Manis an herbaceous lift. Give an extra layer of flavor to Shiitake Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza. In Mediterranean regions fennel is often referred to as "the fish herb", so this will be a great addition to Sicilian Cod or Mediterranean Salmon.

Fennel goes well with beets, lentils, potatoes, in sauerkraut, stews, pork, duck, and chicken dishes, sauces, herb butters, dips and dressings, salads, omelets, apple pie, cakes, pastries, puddings, and spiced fruit. 

Pair fennel with cinnamon, cumin, fenugreek, sage, lemon, lemongrass, ginger, chiles, basil, black olives, oranges, and Sichuan peppercorns.