Fennel Seed
Anise, sweet, faintly bitter.
Impact 3/5 · Whisper · adds early (whole) or mid (ground).
Fennel Seed
AromaticsAnise, sweet, faintly bitter
7
Pairings
3
Cuisines
Strength
DUAL: Aromatics + Builders. Avoid stacking with other anethole-forward spices.
Anethole stable; fenchone slightly more volatile. Grocery fennel seed holds well, especially whole. Ground form loses ~15%. Use whole where possible for maximum impact.