Naturally dried wild fennel seeds – Secrets of Sicily

€5,90

Wild Fennel: Aromas and Fragrances of Sicilian Cuisine

Sicilian wild fennel seeds, a native species of our region, are harvested in our fields and dried naturally. They are a typical and distinctive ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine.

Sicilian Fennel Seeds: Enjoy It Like This

To season or flavor dishes. Recommended on white and red meats, sauces, pestos, bread, or vegetables.

You will receive your package between the November 15 and the November 18

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Naturally dried wild fennel seeds – Secrets of Sicily

€5,90

€5,90

Naturally dried wild fennel seeds – Secrets of Sicily

  • How are wild fennel seeds produced?

    spontaneous in the Mediterranean basin, wild fennel has been used in cooking for centuries. We collect the seeds and dry them naturally to preserve their organoleptic properties.

  • The properties of wild fennel

    Wild fennel is a very fragrant aromatic herb that grows spontaneously in many areas of Sicily: the leaves (barbette), the shoots and above all the fruits which are what we commonly call "seeds" and whose flavor recalls the anise. These are used in many traditional preparations and also in the seasoning of the typical sausage prepared in the eastern area of ​​the island. It has valuable carminative (i.e., absorbs and eliminates gas from the intestine), antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, the seeds are also used for decoctions and herbal teas.

Further Information

Our Segreti di Sicilia line of preserves was born from the love for this land and its traditions, from the scents of our childhood, from our grandmother's secrets and from the rediscovery of an authentic and genuine past. Each product speaks of a specific territory, of a biodiversity that the world envies us. We choose each of them from our own crops or from our network, small and local productions and farmers who work the land with the same passion and respect as in the past. These genuine products are then transformed in our modern canning plant with the help of latest generation machinery. We use innovative cooking and preservation techniques that guarantee absolute respect for the original recipe and, at the same time, the preservation of all the organoleptic characteristics of the fresh product and its main nutritional aspects. The absence of preservatives and colorings allows you to taste a genuine product.

In Sicily, wild fennel seeds are used in many preparations. Traditionally and still today they are the main ingredient of the sausage that is prepared in the eastern part of the island and of the poor sauce, what we call "farmer's" because combined with the tomato it recalls the flavor of the sausage. It is also used for sweet preparations, for example particular traditional egg biscuits and a fine alcoholic infusion.

Thanks to its carminative properties, wild fennel seeds are used for decoctions and herbal teas capable of calming muscle spasms and heartburn. Just infuse them in boiling water for a few minutes. The same properties can be exploited in summer thanks to the preparation of aromatic waters to be sipped cold. For example, prepare with an infusion of mint, ginger and lemon zest together with fennel seeds.

Sea salt is flavored with the addition of spices and dried herbs. This mixing allows you to add taste and flavor to dishes without having to add quantities of salt. We follow a family recipe that allows us to respect the right proportions between salt and aromas and we only use strictly Sicilian, zero kilometer herbs and spices.

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