Ingredient

Ground Fennel Seed

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Ground fennel seed is primarily used as a spice to add a distinct licorice-like …

What it is

Ground fennel seed comes from the dried seeds of the fennel plant, a herb in the carrot family. The seeds are typically harvested, dried, and then ground into a powder or coarse meal.

Why it's used

Ground fennel seed is primarily used as a spice to add a distinct licorice-like flavor to foods. It is commonly found in Italian sausages, pasta sauces, pizza, baked goods, and some spice blends.

Health notes

Ground fennel seed is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects when consumed in amounts typically found in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fennel and its extracts, but no specific regulatory limits for ground seed in food are commonly cited for these organizations. Evidence regarding any specific health benefits or risks at typical dietary intake levels is limited.

Allergen info

Fennel is not one of the nine FDA major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ground Fennel Seed

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LiDestri Foods, Inc. Sicilian Family Recipe Pasta Sauce, Sausage Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 56kcal 2.4Protein 2.0Fat 8.9Carbs Kondrick, Inc. Dittle Datil Meats Seafood Veggies, Dittle Datil Herbs & Spices 200kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Cole's Quality Foods, Inc. Cole's, Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast Bites Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 341kcal 7.1Protein 10.6Fat 52.9Carbs

DEW- Drink Eat Well, LLC Organic Spicy Veggie Meatless Breakfast Sausage, Spicy Veggie Vegetarian Frozen Meats 192kcal 5.8Protein 7.7Fat 25Carbs

DEW- Drink Eat Well, LLC Organic Apple Maple Meatless Breakfast Sausage, Apple Maple Vegetarian Frozen Meats 192kcal 5.8Protein 7.7Fat 28.9Carbs Current's Tackle Meatball Sauce, Meatball Tomatoes 80kcal 0.8Protein 4.8Fat 10.4Carbs Gluten Free Crusader, LLC Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato, And Herbs In A Pastry Dough Pocket Cheese Pizza Pockets Sandwich, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato, And Herbs Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 307kcal 6.3Protein 18.9Fat 29.1Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Seedless Soft Rye Bread, Seedless Soft Rye Breads & Buns 286kcal 10.7Protein 3.6Fat 50Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. No Seeds Pumpernickel Bread, No Seeds Pumpernickel Breads & Buns 250kcal 9.4Protein 3.1Fat 46.9Carbs

Banza LLC The Supreme Pizza Made From Chickpeas., Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 244kcal 11.3Protein 10.7Fat 29.2Carbs

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. No Seeds Soft Rye Bread Breads & Buns 281kcal 9.4Protein 4.7Fat 46.9Carbs

Meijer, Inc. Signature, Chicken Parmesan Topped With Marinara Sauce And Mozzarella Cheese Served With Spaghetti, Marinara Sauce, And Parmesan Cheese, Chicken Parmesan Other Deli High in sodium — 81% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 34% DV per serving 134kcal 8.9Protein 4.8Fat 14.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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