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Botanical NameFoeniculum vulgare
OriginRajasthan / Gujarat, India
VarietiesEuropean Type, Local
FormsWhole seeds, Ground
Volatile OilMin 1.5 ml/100g
MoistureNMT 9%

About Fennel Seeds (Whole & Ground)

India is one of the world's top fennel producers, with Rajasthan and Gujarat leading commercial cultivation. Indian fennel is distinctive for its characteristic sweet, warm, anise-like aroma derived from trans-anethole — the primary volatile compound. The large-seeded European Type is particularly popular with EU and US buyers.

SV Botanica sources machine-cleaned whole fennel seeds and freshly milled ground fennel directly from Rajasthan procurement networks, supplying to ASTA and ESA export standards. Both whole seeds for retail and food service, and ground powder for food manufacturing, are available.

Why Indian Fennel

Indian fennel's high volatile oil (1.5–2.5 ml/100g) and consistent trans-anethole profile makes it the preferred origin for EU food manufacturers and gin distillers. The large European Type seed commands premium pricing in EU retail markets.

Origin & Traceability

Sourced from Rajasthan (Sirohi, Jodhpur) and Gujarat — India's primary fennel cultivation belt. Machine-cleaned and graded at APEDA-certified facilities.

Export Grades & Specifications

We supply Indian fennel seeds to ASTA and ESA export standards. European Type (large seed) available at premium.

European Type (Large Seed)
Seed typeLarge, bold seeds
Volatile oilMin 2.0 ml/100g
MoistureNMT 9%
Extraneous matterNMT 0.5%
AppearanceUniform green-grey seeds
UseEU/US retail, gin botanicals
FAQ Grade
Volatile oilMin 1.5 ml/100g
MoistureNMT 9%
Extraneous matterNMT 1%
AdmixtureNMT 2%
AppearanceClean, consistent
UseFood mfg, blending
Sortex Cleaned
Volatile oilMin 2.0 ml/100g
MoistureNMT 9%
Extraneous matter< 0.1%
Discoloured seeds< 0.5%
AppearancePremium clean grade
UsePremium food, beverage
Ground Fennel Powder
Mesh30–60 mesh
Volatile oilMin 1.2 ml/100g
MoistureNMT 9%
Total ashNMT 9%
Extraneous matterNMT 0.5%
UseSeasonings, food mfg

Export Compliance Specifications

Pesticide ResiduesEU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 MRL compliant
AflatoxinTotal NMT 10 ppb, B1 NMT 5 ppb — EU compliant
Heavy MetalsLead NMT 3 ppm, Cadmium NMT 0.2 ppm
MicrobialSalmonella absent/25g; TPC NMT 100,000 cfu/g
IrradiationNon-irradiated grade available on request
OrganicUSDA NOP / EU Organic available
Ochratoxin ANMT 10 ppb
HS Code0909.21 (Whole); 0909.22 (Ground)

Industry Applications

Fennel Seeds (Whole & Ground) is used across food manufacturing, retail, food service, and industrial applications globally.

Seasonings & Spice Blends

Fennel in panch phoron, Italian sausage seasoning, herbes de Provence, and spice blends.

Gin Botanicals

Fennel seeds as a key botanical in premium gin and craft spirit distillation.

Bakery

Fennel seeds in Italian bread, focaccia, biscuits, and Finnish fennel rolls.

Sausage Manufacturing

Essential in Italian sweet sausage and fennel-flavoured pork products.

Beverage

Herbal teas, digestive beverages, anise liqueurs, and absinthe-style spirits.

Pickles & Preserves

Fennel seeds in pickling blends and preserved vegetables.

Digestive Products

Carminative confectionery, mouth fresheners, and after-meal digestive formulations.

Oleoresin Production

Source material for fennel oleoresin and anethole extraction.

Packaging Options

Fennel Seeds (Whole & Ground) is supplied in food-grade, moisture-protected packaging to maintain quality during shipping and storage.

Sample Orders

100g–500g resealable foil pouches for quality evaluation and trials.

25 kg PP Bags

Double-layer polypropylene bags with food-grade inner liner. Standard export pack.

50 kg Jute / PP Bags

Jute or woven PP bags for bulk whole spice shipments.

Custom Packing

Branded packaging and custom sizes for retail and food service buyers.

Container Loading & MOQ

Minimum 50 kg for trial shipments. Full container loads (approx. 14–16 MT) available. European Type subject to seasonal availability.

Need European Type or gin botanical grade fennel?

We supply Rajasthan fennel in multiple grades. Tell us your specification.

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