Organic Fennel | crushed | 1-2mm

What is it about / Product description

Biova organic fennel is coarsely cracked with a grain size of around 1–2 mm and comes from certified organic cultivation in Egypt. The light green to brownish seed pieces exude a warm, sweet-spicy aroma with a fine anise note. In its practical bulk format, this spice is ideal for professional kitchens, artisan producers and discerning home bakers.

The coarse cracking makes the essential oils of the fennel particularly well available without grinding the seeds completely into powder. Gentle processing, careful cleaning and the evenly granulated structure ensure reliable quality in every batch. Biova relies on transparent origin and stable product properties that are reflected in appearance, smell and taste.

In the kitchen, organic fennel can be used in many ways – from bread and roll mixes to vegetable and fish dishes and tea and herb blends. Thanks to the coarse grain size of 1–2 mm, the spice is easy to dose and can be directly integrated into spice blends, marinades or grinder recipes. This allows you to use fennel seeds flexibly in gastronomy, food production and the home kitchen.

Origin

The fennel comes from Egypt, where sunny, dry-warm climate and light soils offer ideal conditions for umbellifers. In selected growing regions, fennel has been traditionally cultivated for many years, which promotes a pronounced, variety-typical aroma.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The organic fennel is grown according to ecological guidelines, without synthetic crop protection agents or mineral nitrogen fertilizers. After harvesting, the fennel seeds are gently dried, cleaned and then coarsely cracked to obtain a grain size of around 1–2 mm. This granulated form is optimal for further processing in Biova bulk and retail packaging.

Special features

The granulated, cracked structure distinguishes this product from whole or finely ground fennel seeds. It combines good aroma release with a clearly perceptible texture in the final product. For bulk customers, the uniform grain size offers advantages in mechanical dosing, homogeneous mixing and reproducible recipe management.

Differences in origin and processing

Fennel from Egyptian cultivation is characterized by an intense, sweet-spicy profile that has proven itself for teas, baked goods and spice blends. Compared to finely ground fennel, the flavor in the cracked version remains stable for longer and comes through more distinctly in the finished product. Processing as bulk goods enables economical use in larger production volumes.

Taste & smell

Cracked organic fennel smells warm, sweet and slightly of anise, accompanied by a subtle herbal note. In taste it is mildly spicy, slightly sweet and rounded, without sharp edges. These sensory properties make fennel seeds a versatile spice for savory and sweet applications.

Possible applications

• As a spice in bread and roll recipes, for example in fennel or farmhouse breads.
• For vegetable, fish and oven dishes, for example in Mediterranean or Oriental spice blends.
• For producing tea and herb blends or flavored oils in gastronomy and artisan production.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Egypt
• Grain size: cracked, approx. 1–2 mm (granulated / coarse)
• Color: light green to brownish, typical of fennel seeds
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk goods
• Net filling quantity per unit: approx. 1.05 kg