Fennel Seed

Family: Apiaceae (the Carrot family) Flavor Profile: Fennel seed offers a warm, subtly sweet flavor that's gently aromatic and herbaceous. It has a classic anise-like taste, similar to licorice, but is softer and more rounded. There's a hint of fresh earthiness, with just a whisper of peppery warmth Fennel seed is a quietly aromatic little powerhouse with a flavor that's warm, sweet, and gently licorice-like—like a softer, more herbal cousin to anise. Indigenous to the Mediterranean, it was brought to Britain by the Romans and later considered one of the nine sacred herbs by the Anglo-Saxons. It's been a beloved kitchen staple for centuries, and once you get to know it, you'll understand why.