McCormick Fennel Seed
Price: $22.27USD
McCormick Fennel Seed 14oz 396g
McCormick Fennel Seed adds a sweet, warm, and slightly licorice-like flavor to your cooking. The flavor is similar to anise, but milder, with hints of menthol and fresh green notes. These oval-shaped seeds are the dried fruit of sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a member of the parsley family.
Fennel seeds are a key ingredient in Italian sausage and marinara sauce, but their uses don’t stop there. They’re great for roasting with pork, flavoring seafood, baking into breads or cookies, or adding a twist to vinaigrettes and marinades. Fennel is also popular in pickling blends, spice rubs, and global spice mixes like Herbes de Provence, Chinese Five Spice, and curry powders.
Ingredients: Fennel Seed.
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| Qty: | Description | Price |
| Each | Unit Price | $22.27USD |
| 6 | 6 or More | $21.87USD |
| 24 | 24 or More | $20.93USD |
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McCormick Fennel Seed 14oz 396g - FAQ
- Q: What is McCormick Fennel Seed?
- A: It's the dried seed of the sweet fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), known for its warm, aromatic, slightly sweet flavor that's similar to anise or licorice, but milder and more earthy.
- Q: What does fennel seed taste like?
- A: Fennel seed has a sweet, licorice-like flavor with notes of menthol and green herbs. It's less intense than anise and is often described as mildly floral and aromatic.
- Q: What cuisines commonly use fennel seed?
- A: Fennel seed is widely used in Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian, and Scandinavian cooking. It's a key seasoning in Italian sausage and sometimes in Chinese five-spice powder.
- Q: What are some specific dish ideas?
- A: Try fennel seed in focaccia, roasted carrots, seafood stews, sausage and pepper sandwiches, or even sprinkled into pizza sauce. It pairs well with pork, fish, root vegetables, and cheese dishes.
- Q: What is the difference between fennel and anise?
- A: While both have a licorice-like flavor, fennel is milder, more herbal, and slightly green-tasting. Anise is stronger and more pungent. Fennel seed can substitute for anise in many recipes.
- Q: Is this the same fennel as the vegetable bulb?
- A: Fennel seed comes from the same plant species, but the seed and the bulb are used differently. The bulb is eaten fresh or cooked as a vegetable; the seed is dried and used as a spice.
- Q: Is McCormick Fennel Seed kosher?
- A: Yes, it is OU Certified Kosher and contains only pure fennel seed with no added ingredients.
- Q: How should I store fennel seed?
- A: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. When stored properly, it can stay fresh for up to 3 years (1,080 days). Always use dry utensils to prevent spoilage.
- Q: Does fennel seed have other names?
- A: It's sometimes called "sweet cumin" or "large cumin" due to its shape. However, the flavor is closer to anise and it is not related to cumin.
