Fennel is the dried ripe fruit of
a perennial aromatic herbaceous plant, which grows in mild climate. In
India it is grown in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. It is used in a wide
range of dishes. Fresh fennel leaves are used in fish and pork dishes, sala
d
dressings and stuffing.
Fennel seeds are used in pickles
and variety of meat preparations. Powdered fennel is a flavouring agent in
biscuits, cakes and cooked apple dishes.
Well-known as 'Saunf' Indian
fennel is used in food, medicines, liquors and perfumery. India exports
substantial quantities of fennel to USA, Singapore, the UK, UAE, Sri
Lanka, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Japan in variety of forms including seeds,
powder and volatile oils.
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