Fennel
Fennel is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the umbrella family.
The plant is similar to dill, and the aroma and taste reminiscent of anise, only sweeter and more pleasant.
Homeland fennel is India. The plant is cultivated mainly in Western and Southeastern Europe, North Africa, America, Asia, New Zealand.
Fennel has many medicinal properties, as it contains a large number of vitamins, macro and micronutrients, essential oils.
Fennel is used in cooking and medicine.
Due to its taste and aroma, fennel is a very valuable spice in cooking.
As a seasoning use leaves, stems, seeds, as well as the root.
Fennel is added to salads, first courses (soups, broths, borscht, pickles, okroshka, cream soup), second courses of vegetables, meat, poultry and fish.
Spices are added to sauces, mayonnaise, dressings, sausages and frankfurters.
Fennel is widely used in canning and pickling vegetables.
Spices are used in baking bakery products, and ground seeds are used to make butter.
Fennel is even added to sweet dishes, flavored syrups, as well as teas.
Useful properties of fennel
- The plant contains essential oils that have a positive effect on the digestive process, help to fully absorb food.
- Fennel seeds, if chewed, will eliminate bad breath.
- Fennel is recommended for use in intestinal diseases, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea.
- Recommended spice for people with anemia.
- Regular consumption of fennel can replenish potassium in the body, which is needed by the heart. It is able to reduce blood pressure, prevent heart disease.
- Fennel improves brain function, concentration.
- The spice acts as an antispasmodic for renal colic, reduces discomfort.
- Fennel has a diaphoretic, as well as able to maintain water balance in the body.
- The plant strengthens the immune system.
- Vitamin C and vitamins contained in fennel are able to resist visual impairment.
- Fennel seed powder is useful for colds, can dilute sputum, clear the throat and sinuses.
Contraindications to the use of fennel.
The spice is not recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as for individual intolerance.
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You can buy fennel both wholesale and retail from 100 grams.