PHENICEL

Fennel "Phoros" is a perennial herbaceous plant, resembling dill in appearance. Its stems and bulbs have a crisp texture and an aromatic sweet flavor that falls between anise and celery. Because of this, fennel is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.

In cooking, "Phoros" is valued for its versatility: finely chopped stems and leaves add a fresh salad aroma, while bulbs can be boiled or fried. Fennel seeds are used as a spice to flavor sausages, confectionery, bakery products, and beverages. Moreover, fennel is often included in brine solutions for pickling cucumbers and tomatoes.

Fennel fruits are large, elongated, light brown in color, and weigh 4–6 grams. The shell is thin and can be easily removed by hand, while the kernel makes up about 48% of the total fruit mass. This makes "Phoros" attractive for consumers, as well as for food manufacturers seeking natural flavorings.