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Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are a premium spice commodity with a distinctive sweet, anise-like aroma and mild flavour, widely used in culinary, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications worldwide. Derived from Foeniculum vulgare, they are a key ingredient in spice blends, sausage seasonings, bread and confectionery products, herbal teas, and digestive formulations across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Geodhara International exports machine-cleaned, graded fennel seeds sourced through our established supplier network in India. Available in small, bold, and medium grades, each consignment is tested for purity, essential oil content, and moisture to meet buyer specifications and international food safety standards.

We supply food manufacturers, spice processors, herbal product companies, and wholesale distributors across the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas with bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia

Botanical NameFoeniculum vulgare

HS Code0909.61

Available GradesBold, medium, small (saunf)

Purity98% and above; 99% sortex grade available

Volatile OilMin 1%

ColourGreen to yellowish green; greener lots carry a premium

QualityCleaned, destoned and sortex graded

MoistureMax 10%

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg PP or jute bags, cartons

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life18 - 24 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours. Green colour fades under light

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodArrivals Mar - Apr; supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 10 MT

Quantity:Approx. 20 MT

Uses & Benefits

Popular mouth freshener consumed after meals across India and the Middle East for its sweet, cooling taste.
Key ingredient in Chinese five-spice blend, panch phoron, and regional spice mixes worldwide.
Used extensively in sausage making, meat processing, and charcuterie for its sweet anise flavour.
Added to herbal tea blends, flavoured beverages, and liquor flavouring (absinthe, ouzo, sambuca).
Applied in bakery products (bread, biscuits, cakes) and confectionery for aromatic flavouring.

Known As

EnglishFennel Seeds

Hindiसौंफ (Saunf)

Arabicشمر (Shamar)

VietnameseHạt tiểu hồi

IndonesianBiji Adas

GermanFenchelsamen

Chinese茴香籽 (Huixiang Zi)

RussianФенхель (Fenkhel)

Japaneseフェンネルシード (Fenneru Shiido)

SpanishSemillas de Hinojo

FrenchGraines de Fenouil

FAQs

What is the difference between small and bold grade fennel seeds?

Small-grade (saunf) fennel seeds are more elongated and prized for their superior bright green colour, intense sweet aroma, and higher volatile oil content. Bold grade seeds are larger in size and commonly used in spice blends and food processing where visual size is preferred.

What is the volatile oil content of your fennel seeds?

Our fennel seeds carry a minimum 1% volatile oil, with the small (saunf) grade typically highest. Lab test certificates are provided with every shipment.

How do you maintain bright green colour retention?

We ensure colour retention through proper post-harvest handling, controlled drying, and storage in cool, dry conditions. Our sortex processing removes discoloured seeds to deliver consistently bright green fennel seeds.

What packaging options are available?

We offer 25 kg and 50 kg PP bags, jute bags, cartons, and custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.

What export documentation do you provide?

We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.