Fennel flowers are small florets in bright yellow. The seeds, bulb, and even the pollens of the plant are edible. Fennel is known for giving a delectable flavor to a variety of dishes. Did you know that fennel contains calcium, potassium, and vitamin A and C and is thus extremely beneficial for your health?
Fennel leaves can be chopped and used as flavoring agents in many dishes. Fennel seeds are used as spices popularly across India.
Amazing facts about fennel and fennel flowers
- Fennel plant is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean shores but the parts of the plant have now found their place in kitchens across the world.
- Fennel can also be used in cookies and biscuits and is known to stimulate appetite.
- Fennel is highly nutritious and is low in calories. Since it has vitamin C, it is known to boost the immune system. Fennel also comprises of powerful antioxidants.
- Fennel flowers are also called fennel pollen. Italian cuisine makes abundant use of fennel pollen.
- It is also used in soups, salads, and even teas! Even the flowers and seeds of the fennel plant are used in teas.
- Fennel flowers provide insects with nectar. They also attract beautiful wasps. Hoverflies are also drawn to fennel flowers.
- Fennel flowers have also been used as flavoring agents in food.
- Fennel is also known to possess anti-inflammatory effects.
- Fennel is known to reduce intestinal gas and is thus added as a spice to gas-inducing foods such as beans and cabbage.
- Fennel is also known to help reduce weight!
- Fennel finds multiple uses in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.
- It has been used to treat respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive diseases for centuries now.
