Fennel Seeds: Foeniculum vulgare is the scientific name for fennel seed. Fennel is the dried ripe fruit of a perennial aromatic herbaceous plant, which grows in mild climates. They are Oblong, elliptical, straight and slightly curved with prominent ridges. It has long been used in India & China for its medicinal value, yet it is believed and proved to be a multi purpose usage spice. In India, consumption of Fennel seed increases in the month of March to June. These days are generally hot, and Fennel seeds contain cool and refreshing taste. Sugar-coated and uncoated fennel seeds are used in India in mukhwas, an after-meal snack and breath freshener. They are also served in concentrate form diluted with water to create the drink. Well known as Saunf, Indian Fennel is used in food, medicines, liquors, perfumery, also exported in the form including seeds, powder & volatile oil. Fennel is grown largely in Gujarat, Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh. Growing season is during August and December. India being the world's largest producer of fennel seeds dominates in the world market with major export markets at USA, Singapore, UK, UAE, Sri lanka, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia & Japan. Descriptions : Singapore : 98%, 99% : Aromatic sweet : 10-11% Europe : 98%, 99% : Aromatic sweet : 10-11%