Jiva Organic Fennel Seeds 7 oz delivers premium whole fennel seeds in a generous 7 oz jar — the sweet, anise-flavored seeds that serve triple duty in Indian cooking: as a whole spice in curries, as a digestive mouth freshener (mukhwas) after meals, and as an ingredient in aromatic spice blends. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.

Sweet, Aromatic Fennel Seeds for Cooking and Mouth Freshening

• Whole fennel seeds with a sweet, licorice-forward, clean aroma and mild cooling flavor
• 7 oz jar — excellent supply for cooking and daily use as a natural digestive
• Used in Indian panch phoron (five-spice), biryani masala, and digestive mukhwas blends
• Jiva Organic — pure whole fennel without any artificial coating or additives

How to Use

Add to the tempering stage of fish curries, vegetable dishes, and panch phoron spice blends. Chew a pinch of fennel seeds after a meal as a traditional Indian breath freshener and digestive aid. Steep in hot water for a soothing fennel tea. Blend into homemade Italian sausage seasoning alongside red pepper flakes and garlic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between fennel seeds and anise seeds? Fennel seeds are larger, sweeter, and more herb-like while anise seeds are smaller with a more concentrated licorice flavor — they can be substituted but fennel is milder and more versatile.

Why do Indian restaurants serve fennel seeds after meals? Fennel seeds are a traditional digestive aid (mukhwas) that help reduce bloating and gas after a meal while also freshening breath — a centuries-old Ayurvedic post-meal custom.

Can I use these fennel seeds in Italian cooking? Yes — fennel seeds are a classic Italian ingredient in sausage, pasta sauces, pizza, and Sicilian-style fish preparations.

Allergen note: Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.