Fennel seeds Benefits & Nutrition
Fennel seeds benefits: nutrition per 100 g (345 kcal, 39.8 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Saunf.
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Saunf · Spices & herbs
- 345 kcalenergy
- 15.8 gprotein
- 39.8 gfibre
- Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr)best season in India
Per 100 g (dried seeds) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of fennel seeds
- Traditionally chewed after meals to freshen breath and aid digestion.
- May help relieve gas and bloating.
- High in fibre.
How to eat it
Chew ½ tsp after meals, or steep 1 tsp crushed seeds in hot water for saunf tea.
How much a day: ½–1 tsp.
Who should be careful
- Do not give fennel tea or fennel oil to babies and young children unless a doctor advises it.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: avoid large medicinal amounts and fennel oil.
- Sugar-coated mukhwas adds sugar.
Best season in India
Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of fennel seeds?
Traditionally chewed after meals to freshen breath and aid digestion. May help relieve gas and bloating. High in fibre.
How much fennel seeds can I have a day?
½–1 tsp. Chew ½ tsp after meals, or steep 1 tsp crushed seeds in hot water for saunf tea.
Who should be careful with fennel seeds?
Do not give fennel tea or fennel oil to babies and young children unless a doctor advises it. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: avoid large medicinal amounts and fennel oil. Sugar-coated mukhwas adds sugar.
When is fennel seeds in season in India?
Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr).
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