Fennel Seeds which grows well in mild climates, is an oval, green or yellowish brown dried aromatic ripe fruit of an herbaceous plant called Foeniculum Vulgare, a member of Parsley family. Obtained from an aromatic and medicinal plant, the seeds emit a pleasant odour, are highly aromatic and have a pungent flavour. Fennel is widely used Asian, European, Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Specification of Fennel Seeds : Type- Machine Cleaned/ Sortex Cleaned Purity -99.85% / 99% / 98% (Europe / Singapore) Extraneous Foreign Matter (% by Weight)- 0.50% Max Whole Insects Dead (By Count) -4 Max Excreta other (By mg./lb) -5 mg/lb Max Mold (% by wgt.)- 1% Max Insect defiled/ infested (% by wgt.)- 1% Max Total Ash -10% Max Acid Insoluble Ash -1.25% Max Flavor- Aromatic with a penetrating flavor Moisture- 10% Max Salmonella -Absent / 25 Gms