Vitamins and Minerals
Fennel contains fiber, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and phytonutrient.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Fennel is highly nutritious that helps to enhance your mental health. It contains anti-oxidants the reduce the growth of free radicals and can also reverse the effect damage caused by free radicals. It also helps curb appetite and may be beneficial for your heart health. Fennel increases milk secretion and can help breastfeeding women. It also has anti-cancer properties.
Origin and Usage
Fennel is native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor. It is cultivated mostly in temperate regions. It belongs to the family Umbellifers. It has an aromatic and licorice flavor. It can be used as cooked. Most people only use the bulb. However, its feathery fronds can also be used as an herb. It can also use in Drinks, pizza, soup, braised, and pasta salad.
Varieties and types
It has two varieties. One is used as an herb while the other is used as vegetables.
Production
India is the largest prouder of fennel. Syria, Egypt, Germany, Turkey, and Pakistan are also the major countries that produce the fennel.