Fennel Grain 50g | gusong

Fennel of the Kingdom: Plantae, Genus: Foeniculum and Species: vulgare has distinguished a fascinating aroma. It was first found on the coasts of Mediterranean countries. The seeds of the plant are greenish in color. The stem is bulbous in shape and is also edible as seeds. The leaves of the plant are approximately forty centimeters long. The plant is very delicate and grows up to eight feet long.

The seeds of the plant when dried are very aromatic and also taste good. The taste could be explained because they are sweet, light and fresh and have an earthy aroma. The seeds when they get old change color to gray. It is a widely used domestic spice and is used for cooking. It also has many medical uses. Helps cure heartburn, bloating and diarrhea. It helps boost the body's immunity and helps improve digestion and appetite. It is very useful for patients with constipation and eliminates flatulence. It has been used for centuries to treat coughs and bronchitis as a home remedy. Main Difference The difference between cumin and fennel is that cumin comes from the Cuminum cyminum plant while fennel comes from the Foeniculum vulgare plant. Cumin vs. Fennel Cumin and fennel seeds are overused in cooking and for a number of other reasons. Cumin seeds are obtained from a plant whose botanical name is Cuminum Cyminum, while fennel comes from a plant whose botanical name is Foeniculum vulgare. Cumin is usually brown in color while fennel seeds are greenish in color. Both seeds belong to the Apiaceae family. Vegetable cumin grows up to thirty to fifty centimeters tall and fennel grows up to eight feet tall (2.5 m). Only the seeds of the plant are edible when it comes to cumin, but for the seeds and stem of fennel, both are edible. Cumin seeds are four to ten millimeters long and longitudinally grooved; in addition to this, these are oblong in shape. Fennel seeds are also the same size and shape, but are aromatic and used for flavoring. Cumin is rich in iron, while fennel has a sufficient concentration of dietary fiber and minerals. Cumin was first found in the eastern Mediterranean and India, while fennel originated from the shores of Mediterranean countries.