You'll LOVE our Whole Fennel Seeds by Rani Brand--Here's Why: Now KOSHER! 100% Natural, Non-GMO, No Preservatives, Vegan, Gluten Friendly, PREMIUM Gourmet Food Grade Spice. Packed in a no barrier Plastic Jar, let us tell you how important that is when using this, potent of all Indian Spices! Rani is a USA based company selling spices for over 40 years, buy with confidence! Net Wt. 16oz (1lb) 454g, Authentic Indian Product, Alternate Names: Saunf Sabut (Hindi) Fennel is native to the Mediterranean region. The greenish yellow seeds have an intense sweet, licorice like flavor. Fennel goes well with both meat and fish dishes. Sweet dishes and pastries also utilize the flavor of fennel in both seed and powder from. Fennel is one of the essential spices in the Bengali five spice mix panch puran.