Bitter Fennel

Bitter fennel, dry fruits Foeniculum vulgare P. Miller var. is vulgare Bitter fennel is a native of Mediterranean regions and grows in France, Spain, Portugal and North Africa. It has been found in Iran in the north (Gorgan, Haraz Valley) - Azerbaijan (Tabriz) - Kurdistan - Kerman and Khorasan. In terms of the amount and percentage of essential oil, sweet fennel is different from bitter fennel. Bitter fennel has a higher amount of fencone and a lower amount of antole than sweet fennel. Bitter fennel seed essential oil has medicinal and industrial properties. In addition, fennel has industrial uses. It is used in cosmetic and food industries such as soft drinks and also as spices and seasonings.

Product Technical Specifications:

Bitter Fennel Technical Specifications
No.	Characteristics	Unit	Measurement Limit
1	Taste and Smell	-	Sweet fennel whole seed and powder should have its own pleasant smell and taste and should be free of any foreign flavor and aroma.
2	The Shape and Size	-	Bitter fennel seeds are small and oval in shape, 3 to 10 mm long and 2 to 2.5 mm wide.
3	Foreign Materials	-	Negative
4	Volatile Oils on Dry Matter Basis	Milliliters per 100 grams	Min 3.5
5	Broken and Damaged Seeds	Weight percentage	Max 1
6	Unripe, Wrinkled and Pale	Weight percentage	Max 1
7	Moisture	Weight percentage	Max 12

 

Storage Conditions: Bitter Fennel should be stored in the original packaging away from direct sunlight and in a dry and cool place.

Certifications:

1. Iran National Standards Organization
2. Iran Plant Protection Organization
3. Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
4. Organic Agricultural Products Certification
5. physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
6. HACCP
7. ISO
8. FSSC
9. IFS
10. SGS
11. BRC