Dried Fennel Seed Xiao Hui Xiang 500g Bulk Culinary Spice for Cooking and Hot Pot Seasoning

Dried Fennel Seed, known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), from Foeniculum vulgare. These whole dried seeds are a classic culinary spice and traditional Chinese herb, valued in TCM for their warm nature and pungent-sweet flavor. Sourced from Gansu and packed as a 500g resealable bag, they suit everyday seasoning, spice blends, and traditional herbal preparations. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried fennel seeds from Gansu, China
• Known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), Foeniculum vulgare
• Warm, aromatic seed traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• 500g bulk resealable bag for kitchens and spice blending
• Versatile for hot pot bases, braises, marinades, and roasts

Quality & Sensory

Typically greenish-brown to yellowish-brown whole seeds with a ridged, elongated shape. The aroma is characteristically sweet, warm, and anise-like, and the flavor is pungent-sweet with a mild licorice note when cooked or infused.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to hot pot bases and braised dishes for warm aromatic depth
• Use in spice blends, marinades, and dry rubs for meats
• Simmer in soups, stews, and congee following traditional recipes
• Infuse in teas or decoctions as part of traditional herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xiao Hui Xiang is considered warm in nature with pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. It has long been used in decoctions and folk preparations, and is a familiar ingredient in Chinese kitchens for braising, hot pot, and five-spice style blends. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

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