Fennel is an aromatic plant, with deep green leaves and fleshy root. It has a strong cool taste and smell. It originates in the Mediterranean region and the ancient Greeks called it “marathon” perhaps due to the victory against the Persians in Marathon in 490 BC. It contains fiber and is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, cobalt, and amino acids. It has antiseptic action; it contains flavonoids and is rich in antioxidants. It is used as a spice due to the characteristic flavor. It gives an exquisite taste to various foods such as meat, fish, soups, and raw salads. Combined easily and beautifully with orange, mandarin, garlic, cumin, allspice, cinnamon and more.
