الشمر

🌿 Fennel Seeds (Dried)

Also known as: Foeniculum vulgare, Sweet Fennel, شمر

📝 General Description

Fennel seeds are harvested from the dried fruits of the Foeniculum vulgare plant. They are known for their sweet, licorice-like flavor and pleasant aroma. Fennel is a common ingredient in culinary dishes, traditional remedies, and herbal teas. It supports digestion, helps reduce bloating, and is valued for its antioxidant properties.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Greenish to yellowish brown

Form: Whole dried seeds

Odor: Sweet, aromatic, anise-like

Taste: Mildly sweet, with a licorice-like flavor

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

Admixture: ≤ 1%

Size: 4–8 mm

🧪 Chemical Properties

Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.5%

Total Ash: ≤ 9%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

Anethole Content: 50%–70% (main flavor compound)

pH (aqueous solution): 5.0 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 340–370 kcal

Protein: 15–16 g

Fat: 14–15 g

Carbohydrates: 50–52 g

Fiber: 39–40 g

Sugars: < 1 g

Sodium: 90–100 mg

Calcium: 1100–1200 mg

Iron: 18–20 mg

Magnesium: 380–400 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Meets international food safety regulations (ISO, HACCP, FDA, EU)

Free from artificial additives and preservatives

Non-GMO, non-irradiated

Cleaned, sorted, and color-sorted for uniformity

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Available in polypropylene bags, paper sacks, or cartons as per customer request

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, and ventilated area away from sunlight and strong odors

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Culinary spice in bread, curries, pickles, and salads

Ingredient in spice blends and herbal teas

Used in traditional medicine for digestive relief

Natural breath freshener

Flavoring agent in liqueurs, syrups, and cosmetics

📞 Contact

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