Description
Whole fennel seeds with sweet, anise-like aroma and nutty crunch for sausage, breads, teas, pickles, and tempering (tadka). Toast, crush, or bloom to release flavor. Shop India Tree spices and pantry essentials.
Spices & Seasonal Blends
Fennel Seed
Sweet, anise-like seeds with nutty crunch for sausage, baking, teas, and tempering.
India Tree Fennel Seed brings a clean, sweet licorice note with gentle herbaceous warmth and a nutty bite. Toast lightly and crush to release aromatic oils, bloom whole seeds in hot oil for tempering, fold into breads and biscotti, or steep for soothing teas and syrups. Versatile and balanced, with no fillers.
Ingredients
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare).
Allergens
Contains none of the U.S. major allergens.
How to Use
- Toast & Crush
- 1–2 tsp; toast 30–60 seconds, then crush for sausage, rubs, or blends.
- Tempering (Tadka)
- 1 tsp seeds bloomed in hot oil 10–20 sec; add aromatics and vegetables.
- Baking (Breads & Biscotti)
- 1–2 tsp per loaf or batch; fold in or scatter on tops before baking.
- Tea & Syrups
- 1 tsp per 8 oz boiling water (steep 5–7 min), or simmer in simple syrup and strain.
