Fennel Seeds is known as Sounff or Variyali in India. Fennel Seeds which grows well in mild climates, is an oval, green or yellowish brown dried aromatic ripe fruit of an herbaceous plant called Foeniculum Vulgare, a member of Parsley family. Obtained from an aromatic and medicinal plant, the seeds emit a pleasant odour, are highly aromatic and have a pungent flavour.
Specification of Fennel Seeds As Per Asta Quality Standards
| Parameters | Value |
| Product Name | Fennel Seeds |
| Origin | India |
| Type | Machine Cleaned/ Sortex Cleaned |
| Purity | 99.85% / 99% / 98% (Europe / Singapore) |
| Extraneous Foreign Matter (% by Weight) | 0.50% Max |
| Whole Insects Dead (By Count) | 4 Max |
| Excreta other (By mg./lb) | 5 mg/lb Max |
| Mold (% by wgt.) | 1% Max |
| Insect defiled/ infested (% by wgt.) | 1% Max |
| Total Ash | 10% Max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.25% Max |
| Flavor | Aromatic with a penetrating flavor |
| Moisture | 10% Max |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 Gms |
Container of Fennel Seeds
| Type of Container | Quantity |
| 20′FCL | 13.5 MT |
| 40′FCL | 27 MT |