Fennel Seeds

🌿 Fennel Seeds – Product Specification (India Origin)

📌 Product Details

• Product Name: Fennel Seeds

• Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

• HS Code: 09096131

• Origin: India (Gujarat, Rajasthan – Major Growing Regions)

• Harvest Season: February – March

📌 Physical & Chemical Parameters

• Appearance: Greenish, oblong, dried seeds

• Color: Light green to yellowish-green

• Flavor & Aroma: Sweet, aromatic, and refreshing (anise-like)

• Moisture Content: Max. 10%

• Purity: 99% / 99.5% / 99.8% (as per buyer requirement)

• Admixture: Max. 1% (0.5% or lower grades available)

• Total Ash: Max. 10%

• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max. 1.25%

• Volatile Oil: Min. 1.5%

• Salmonella: Absent (Negative)

• E. Coli: Absent (Negative)

• Aflatoxin: B1 < 5 ppb / Total Aflatoxins < 10 ppb (EU/US standard on request)

📌 Grades Available

• Europe Quality: Extra-clean, aflatoxin controlled (meets BRC/ASTA standards)

• Singapore Quality: 99.5% purity (standard export grade)

• Singapore FAQ: 99% purity (economical grade)

📌 Types

• Whole Fennel Seeds

• Sortex Cleaned Fennel Seeds

• Bold & Extra Bold Seeds (Premium Grade)

• IPM/Organic Fennel Seeds (certified organic on request)

📌 Packaging Options

• 25 kg / 50 kg PP Bags (with/without inner liner)

• 25 kg Paper Bags / Multi-wall Kraft Bags (for premium buyers)
  
  

• Private Label Packs: 100g, 200g, 400g, 500g, 800g, 1kg (Zipper Lock Bags, Pouches, Jar) (as per buyer’s requirement)

📌 Certifications Available (On Request)

• APEDA (India)

• Spices Board of India Certification

• ISO 22000 / HACCP

• BRC / Halal / Kosher

• NPOP / NOP Organic Certification (for organic fennel)

📌 Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 12–18 months when stored properly

• Storage Condition: Cool, dry, pest-free environment, away from direct sunlight

📌 Loading & Shipping

• Container Load Capacity:

  • 20 FT Container: ~13–14 MT

  • 40 FT Container: ~26–27 MT

• Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav (Gujarat, India)

• Shipping Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR (as per buyer requirement)

📌 Applications

• Used as a culinary spice and flavoring in curries, bakery, beverages & herbal teas

• Widely used as mouth freshener & digestive aid in India and abroad

• Key ingredient in spice blends, confectionery, and liqueurs