FENNEL SEEDS

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COMPOSITION : FENNEL SEEDS.

HISTORY :

Fennel is a vegetable plant that originated in the Mediterranean basin and Asia Minor. This vegetable condiment has been consumed since antiquity by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Italy was the first European country to cultivate it.

The Tuscans still give it pride of place today. Fennel made its appearance in France in the 16th century, thanks to Catherine de Médicis.

PROPERTIES :

Buying fennel makes good nutritional sense. It is low in calories but high in fibre, minerals and carotenes. Fennel is used for its many medicinal properties, the polyacetylene it contains gives it antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

It also helps to fight against flatulence and reduces diarrhoea in infants. Fennel is recommended to relieve eye inflammation. Finally, forget bad breath if you consume it.

COOKING :

While the bulb is cooked as a vegetable, the stalks and green leaves are used as a condiment, adding a characteristic aniseed flavour to your dishes.

The seeds are a popular spice. So how can you make the most of its flavour and cook fennel?

The dried leaves will flavour a court-bouillon or fish. Raw and chopped fennel will bring freshness to your salads. Steamed fennel will accompany white meat or lamb. Buying fennel guarantees a unique flavour to your dishes.