Fennel (सौंफ)

Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks. 🔸TASTE🔸 Fennel has a very mild anise or licorice flavor that can be enhanced or sweetened depending on how it is cooked (or not cooked). When diced and sauteed with onions as one of the first steps when making a soup or stew, fennel becomes very sweet. 🔸Nutritional benefits of fennel An 80g serving of fennel contains: •10 kcals / 40 kJ •0.7g protein •0.2g fat •1.4g carbohydrates •2.6g fibre •352mg potassium •34mcg folate •112mcg carotene 🔸Side Effects Associated with Using Fennel? Side effects of Fennel include: *Difficulty breathing *Tightness of chest/throat *Chest pain *Nausea *Vomiting *Hives *Rash *Itchy or swollen skin *Mild increase in menstrual flow *Sun sensitivity #pindle #pindleindia #pindlegram #fennel #google #nature_lover_jg