FENNEL SEED STRUCTURE

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Fennel seeds Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Other names: Sombu ,Perungeeragam.

Family Name: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Commercial part: seed

Origin: Southern Europe.

2 important variety:

Bitter fennel-F.vulgare var. vulgare

Romen fennel-F.vulgare var. dulce

Characters of fennel: Aromatic perennial herb Stout stems 4 to 5 feet or more in

height, erect and cylindrical

Much branched bearing leaves

Bloom in July and August.

Grown upto 1830 m.

Characters of fennel seed:

Fennel seed is a schizocarp. Oval in shape with five ridges. Seed colour-light green to

grey. Length- about 4-7 mm long

and 0.2mm dia. oblong or curved (comma)

shape.

Principle Nutrient ValueEnergy 345 KcalCarbohydrates 52.29 gProtein 15.80 gTotal Fat 14.87 gCholesterol 0 mgDietary Fiber 39.8 g

VitaminsNiacin 6.050 mgPyridoxine 0.470 mgRiboflavin 0.353 mgThiamin 0.408 mgVitamin A 135 IUVitamin C 21 mg

ElectrolytesSodium 88 mgPotassium 1694 mg

MineralsCalcium 1196 mgCopper 1.067 mgIron 18.54 mgMagnesium 385 mgManganese 6.533 mgPhosphorus 487 mgZinc 3.70 mg

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INTACT SEED STRUCTURE:

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PARTS OF FENNEL SEED

PARTS OF FENNEL SEED

Fennel oil:4-5% fennel oil present in the fennel seed.

It contains:

STORAGE

Fennel seeds are available year around in the markets either in the form of seeds or in processed powder form.

Place whole seeds in a clean air-seal container and store in cool, humid free and dark place. Ground and powdered fennel should be stored inside the refrigerator in airtight containers.

USES:

Cancer preventionHigh in antioxidantsAnti inflammatoryDigestive aidHigh in calcium & ironGood for lung health

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