International Spice
Fennel
A sweet-aniseed seed or herb ingredient used in selected drinks, dishes and spice blends.
Ingredient record
Names & identity
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| Nigerian/common name | Fennel |
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What is Fennel?
Fennel is included as an international ingredient. Seed, leaf and bulb are different kitchen forms and should be identified in recipes.
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