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 from the leading fennel-growing regions of India, primarily Rajasthan and Gujarat. Available in high-quality varieties including Lucknow (small), Rajasthan Bold, and Gujarat Bold, 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

Product Details
Country of OriginIndia
Botanical NameFoeniculum vulgare
HS Code0909.61
Available VarietiesLucknow small, Rajasthan Bold, Gujarat Bold
Essential Oil ContentMin 1.5%
Purity98% and above
ColorGreen to yellowish-green
Packaging & Supply
MoistureMax 12%
Packaging25/50 kg PP bags, jute, cartons
LabelingPrivate labeling available
Shelf Life12 - 18 months
GMO StatusGMO Free
Harvest PeriodRabi (Mar - Apr)
SpecificationDetailed spec on request

Container

20 Feet
Quantity:18 MT
40 Feet
Quantity:26 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 flavor.
  • Added to herbal tea blends, flavored beverages, and liquor flavoring (absinthe, ouzo, sambuca).
  • Applied in bakery products (bread, biscuits, cakes) and confectionery for aromatic flavoring.

Known As

Local Names for Fennel Seeds
EnglishFennel Seeds
Hindiसौंफ (Saunf)
Teluguసోంపు
Arabicشمر
GermanFenchelsamen
Japaneseフェンネルシード
SpanishSemillas de Hinojo
FrenchGraines de Fenouil

FAQs

Lucknow grade fennel seeds are smaller, more elongated, and prized for their superior bright green color, 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.
Our fennel seeds contain 1.5% to 3.5% volatile oil depending on the grade selected. Lucknow grade typically has the highest volatile oil content. Lab test certificates are provided with every shipment.
We ensure color retention through proper post-harvest handling, controlled drying, and storage in cool, dry conditions. Our sortex processing removes discolored seeds to deliver consistently bright green fennel seeds.
We offer 25 kg and 50 kg PP bags, jute bags, cartons, and custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.
Our minimum order quantity is 1 metric ton. We maintain consistent bulk supply capacity to meet your demand.
We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.

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