Fennel Seed Whole, Cracked
The dried seeds of sweet fennel are yellow with a green tinge. The aroma is initially wheat-like with faint anise freshness. Upon tasting, fennel seed release a strong anise flavor that is warm, spicy menthol-like and breath-freshening. When cooked fennel seeds give off a distinctive, sweet flavor, almost as if brown sugar has been added. Fennel seeds are added to soups, breads, Italian sausages, pasta, and tomato dishes.