Fennel Seed is the oval, green or yellowish brown dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, a member of the parsley family. Fennel has an anise like flavor but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent.

Chewing of fennel seed is very common as it has natural mouth freshening properties in it. Fennel goes well with fish and is used in Italian sausages and some curry powder mixes. It is also known to have medicinal properties.