Green Fennel Seeds

ParameterSpecification
Product NameGreen Fennel Seeds
HS Code09109910
OriginIndia
Botanical NameFoeniculum vulgare
FamilyApiaceae
Harvest TimeFebruary to April
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 12 MTS, 40 Ft: 24 MTS
Appearance/ColorLight to bright green, elongated oval seeds
FormWhole
Aroma / FlavorSweet, anise-like, aromatic
QualityLime, Singapore, Europe
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.25%
Volatile OilMin. 1.0 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 10.00%

Description

1. Product Overview

Green Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) are prized for their sweet, mildly spicy, and refreshing flavor, often likened to licorice. These small, elongated green seeds are a staple in global cuisines and traditional wellness systems due to their aromatic and digestive properties.

As a exporter based in Gujarat, India, we offer premium-grade green fennel seeds that are machine-cleaned, sun-dried, and carefully sorted to ensure optimal purity, vibrant natural color, and long-lasting aroma. Our fennel is cultivated using eco-friendly practices and packaged to meet international standards.


2. Applications

Culinary Uses:

  • Widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes

  • Flavoring agent in curries, pickles, bread, baked goods, and spice blends

  • Key ingredient in herbal teas and liqueurs

Mouth Freshener:

  • Consumed raw, roasted, or sugar-coated after meals

  • Known to aid digestion and freshen breath

Medicinal Uses:

  • Traditionally used to relieve bloating, acidity, indigestion, and colic

  • Contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial compounds

  • Common in Ayurvedic and herbal remedies

Industrial Uses:

  • Employed in herbal tea manufacturing, confectionery, cosmetics, and essential oil extraction

  • Valuable ingredient in functional food and nutraceutical products


3. Regions & Export Information

Our green fennel seeds are primarily sourced from the high-quality cultivation belts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, known for their ideal agro-climatic conditions.

Export Markets Include:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Japan

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil

  • Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Morocco

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Indian & Foreign Names for Green Fennel Seeds

Indian Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiSaunfGujaratiVariyali
BengaliMouriMarathiBadishep
TamilSombuTeluguSompu
MalayalamPerumjeerakamKannadaBadi Sopu
PunjabiSaunfSanskritMadhurika

Foreign Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishFennel SeedsFrenchGraines de fenouil
GermanFenchelsamenSpanishSemillas de hinojo
ItalianSemi di finocchioArabicShamar
RussianSemena ukropaChinese茴香籽 (Hui Xiang Zi)
TurkishRezene tohumuDutchVenkelzaad

5. Trade & Shipping Information

Payment Terms:

  • 100% L/C at sight through a prime bank

  • T/T: 70% advance, balance 30% against Bill of Lading (BL) with scanned documents

Pricing:

  • Available as FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai), CIF, or CNF

Delivery Lead Time:

  • 15 days post signing of the sales contract

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port and JNPT Port, India

Samples:

  • Free product samples available

  • Buyer covers DHL courier fees