Description
FENNEL (FOENICULUM VULGARE)
Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-like spice. Fennel’s dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine.
5 top health benefits of fennel
- May maintain a healthy heart. A good source of fibre as well as heart-friendly nutrients like potassium and folate, vegetables like fennel may support heart health. .
- May support healthy skin.
- May be anti-inflammatory.
- May aid weight management.
- May improve the symptoms of anaemia.
Use Fennel
- Drinks
- Risotto.
- Relish.
- Pasta salad.
- Braised.
- Stuffing.
- Pizza.
- Soup.
- Tomato sauce.
- Gratin.
- Cake.
