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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, and herbal teas across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Geodhara International exports machine-cleaned, graded fennel seeds sourced through our established supplier network in Gujarat and Rajasthan. 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.

Our target markets include Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, the USA, and Saudi Arabia. For food manufacturers, spice processors, herbal product companies, and wholesale distributors there, we offer bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Gujarat, Rajasthan)

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

Uses of Fennel Seeds

After-meal mouth freshener across India and the Middle East.
Chinese five-spice, panch phoron and regional spice mixes.
Sausages, meat processing and charcuterie.
Herbal teas, flavoured beverages and liqueurs.
Bread, biscuits, cakes and confectionery.

Known As

EnglishFennel Seeds

Hindiसौंफ (Saunf)

Bengaliমৌরি (Mouri)

Chinese茴香籽 (Huixiang Zi)

MalayJintan Manis

Arabicشمر (Shamar)

Sinhalaමහදුරු (Mahaduru)

IndonesianBiji Adas

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 pack Fennel Seeds in 25 kg and 50 kg PP or jute bags or cartons. A 20 ft container holds approx. 10 MT and a 40 ft container holds approx. 20 MT. Private-label packing is available.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Fennel Seeds comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. NABL lab test reports are supplied.