Herb or Spice
Fennel Seed
About This Entry
Fennel seed adds sweet licorice warmth to Italian sausage, Indian tempering, and rye bread — distinct from the vegetable bulb, it pairs with Sangiovese and aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- coriander seed
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Foeniculum vulgare
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Fennel Seed
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Foeniculum vulgare
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent