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Fennel

Also known as: Sweet Anise, Finnochio Florentine Fennel & Florence Fennel

Category:

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: High
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: High
December: High

Uses:

As a member of the parsley family, Fennel is an unusual looking vegetable. Its base resembles celery, its leaves look like dill, and it smells and tastes like sweet licorice. Dating back as far as 1500 B.C., Fennel has long been enjoyed by the Italians, French, and Chinese. Fennel seeds, popular in Southeast Asian cooking, can also be used to flavor both confections and drinks and may be added to many savory dishes as well. Melissa’s Fennel, available in a 12 ct., has a variety of uses and is often substituted for celery in many recipes.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Choose fresh looking Fennel with good color and a clean, fresh scent. Avoid any brown spots or wilted stalks or leaves. Use soon after purchasing. If leaves do become wilted, an ice water bath will revive it.

The preparation of Fennel is similar to that of celery. Cut off the stems and leaves, remove the knob-like core in the base, and remove any strings. Add to salads or relish trays.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 ounces (85g)

Servings per Container: 0

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 15
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 0g 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 60mg 3%
- Sugars 0g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
- Total Fat 0g 0%