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Spice/Herb Information:
Description:
It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses, and is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe.
Uses:
The bulb, foliage, and seeds of the fennel plant are widely used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. Fish, sausage, liquors, baking, breads and cakes.
Substitutions:
Anise Seed, Caraway Seed, Fennel Seed Whole, Cumin, Dill Weed
Also Known As:
Common Fennel or Sweet Cumin
Origin:
India
Taste and Aroma:
Similar to Anise Seed. Sweet.
Did You Know:
Fennel is supposed to function as an effective insect repellent in certain forms.
References:
http://www.myspicesage.com/fennelseed1.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennel_seed

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