Fennel Seed Xiao Hui Xiang Dried Culinary Herb and Traditional Spice 100g Bag

Dried Fennel Seed, known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), from Foeniculum vulgare. These whole dried fruits are a classic culinary spice and traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, valued in TCM for their warm nature and pungent-sweet flavor. Traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels, they are commonly used in decoctions, soups, and seasoning blends. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried fennel seed supplied as a food-grade agricultural product
• Botanical source Foeniculum vulgare with TCM name Xiao Hui Xiang
• Warm, pungent-sweet herb traditionally used in Chinese decoctions and cooking
• Versatile form suitable for spice blends, soups, and herbal teas
• Resealable bag packaging with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically greenish-brown to yellowish-green whole seeds with a slender, slightly curved shape and ridged surface. The aroma is characteristically sweet, warm, and anise-like, and the taste is pungent with a mild sweetness when brewed or cooked.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups, stews, and braised dishes as a warming spice
• Brew as a light herbal infusion or add to tea blends
• Grind into spice mixes for meat and vegetable seasoning
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for traditional flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xiao Hui Xiang is considered warm in nature with pungent and sweet flavors, traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. It has traditionally been used in decoctions and folk formulas, and is a familiar kitchen spice in Chinese cooking, often paired with star anise, cinnamon, and other warming spices in braises and soups.

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