Fennel Seed Whole

Whole fennel seed for seasoning blends, bakery, meat seasonings and culinary infusions, with size, colour and the sweet or bitter type confirmed by sample.

  • Seasoning blends
  • Bakery
  • Meat seasonings
  • Sauces
  • Culinary infusions
Sample
Available for evaluation
Minimum order
500 kg
Shelf life
Confirmed for the offered product, treatment and packing

Commercial grade

Fennel Seed Whole — product sheet

Whole fennel seed for seasoning blends, bakery, meat seasonings and culinary infusions, with size, colour and the sweet or bitter type confirmed by sample.

Public reference specification

Public reference specification
ParameterPublished referenceHow to verify
Volatile oil, dry basis≥ 1.5 mL/100 gRequest a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot
Moisture≤ 12.0 %Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot
Total ash, dry basis≤ 10.0 %Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot
Acid-insoluble ash, dry basis≤ 2.0 %Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot
Botanical typeSweet or bitter, confirmed by sampleCheck and record against the agreed specification
MicrobiologySalmonella absent in 25 g proposed; the full sampling plan, treatment and lot certificate of analysis are agreed with the buyerRequest a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot
Foreign matterNo public default; confirm the limit in the agreed specificationRequest a physical check of the identified sample or lot
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)No public default; confirm the destination limit and test scopeConfirm the requirement, then request the matching laboratory test
OriginNingxia, China; Egypt for imported lots, declared per lotCheck the supplier record and lot identity
FormWhole dried ripe fruitsMatch the identified sample to the written order
PackagingFood-grade lined export bags; unit weight and case configuration confirmed in the quotation.Match the packing specification to the packing check

Public reference values for specification discussions, not current-lot results. Confirm the agreed limits and the identified sample or lot evidence before ordering.

Commercial details

Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Origin
Ningxia, China; Egypt for imported lots, declared per lot
Form
Whole dried ripe fruits
Typical uses
Seasoning blends · Bakery · Meat seasonings · Sauces · Culinary infusions
Minimum order
500 kg
Packaging
Food-grade lined export bags; unit weight and case configuration confirmed in the quotation.
Shelf life
Confirmed for the offered product, treatment and packing
Storage
Store cool, dry and clean; protect from moisture and strong odours.
Buying advice

Specify Ningxia or Egyptian origin, the sweet or bitter type, colour, size, purity, foreign-seed limits, volatile oil if required, and any treatment.

AssessmentRecord purity, foreign-seed content, size and colour against the identified sample, with volatile oil measured when required.

Sample recordSample reference and date, product photographs, inspection checklist and packing photographs.

Technical referencesISO 7927-1 — Fennel seed, whole or ground: specification

How we grade this

Kun and Chuangui screen whole fennel seed to assess foreign matter, empty husks and broken material before checking seed fullness, colour and overall uniformity. A representative sample is rubbed by hand to assess its characteristic aroma and general condition, while signs of dampness, mustiness, excessive empty seed or abnormal colour can cause the lot to be rejected.

Where volatile oil content forms part of the buyer's specification, it is confirmed against the corresponding laboratory report rather than estimated from aroma alone. The declared origin of Chinese or imported lots is checked separately against the supplier and trade documentation for that lot.

Frequently asked questions about Fennel Seed Whole

Is fennel the same as cumin?

No. Fennel seed is Foeniculum vulgare Mill. and is kept distinct from cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) in sampling, storage and documents.

Which origin will my lot come from?

Ningxia in China, or Egypt for imported material. The producing country is declared for the offered lot with its import and batch records; sorting or packing in China does not by itself establish Chinese origin.

What is the minimum order?

500 kg, reconfirmed with the quotation.