Fennel Seed
Fennel Seed
Product Overview
Item | Detail |
Product name | Fennel Seed / Xiaohuixiang |
Botanical name | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Apiaceae) |
Origin | China — Gansu, Xinjiang, Northwest;India; |
Part used | Dried ripe fruit (seed) |
Appearance | Yellowish-green to brown, oval ribbed seeds; sweet, warm, aromatic |
Main use | Culinary spice — braising, curry, baking, tea, flavouring; TCM |
Shelf life | 18–24 months (cool, dry, away from sunlight) |
Grade
Grade | Description |
Green / Green+/Green++ | Bright green seeds, freshest & most aromatic — premium |
Domestic standard (统) | Yellowish-green to brown |
Imported (统) | Mid colour, cost-effective |
Inspection checklist (how to distinguish quality):
Check | Criterion |
Colour | Bright green = premium; dull/brown = older or lower grade |
Aroma | Sweet, warm, strong = high volatile oil (≥1.5%) |
Purity | Low foreign matter, stones & broken seeds = higher grade |
Dryness | Moisture ≤ 10% (aim ≤ 8% for transit); damp → mould risk |
Size | Large, bold, uniform seeds = higher grade |
Packing Standards:
Packing | Spec | Notes |
PP / kraft paper bags | 10 / 25 / 50 kg | Food-grade; PE liner optional |
Jute bags | 25–50 kg | Traditional bulk |
Retail pouches | 100–500 g | Sealed, vacuum optional |
Powder / extract | 1 kg foil bag / 25 kg fibre drum | Processed forms |
Container Loading (Estimated):
Container | Approx. load | Note |
20ft (20GP) | 13–15 MT | Dense seed type; confirm by stow check |
40ft (40GP) | 26–28 MT | Estimated |
Storage & transport: sealed, cool & dry, away from sunlight & moisture; ventilated warehouse off floor/off wall; protect from rain; never mix with toxic, odoriferous or contaminated goods.