Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum Vulgare) – Machine Cleaned & Sortex 99.5% Prime Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Fennel Seeds</strong> (<em>Foeniculum vulgare</em>), cultivated across prime Mediterranean and Anatolian agricultural valleys. Harvested at peak botanical maturity when seed heads transition to a rich greenish-yellow to pale brown hue, gently dried, aspirated, de-stoned, and processed through multi-stage optical color sorters (Sortex), our fennel seeds feature a distinct anise-like sweet licorice fragrance, plump oval-curved schizocarp morphology, and certified high volatile essential oil yields. Extensively supplied to commercial herbal tea and infusion blenders, alcoholic spirit and liqueur distilleries (Absinthe, Pastis, Raki, Sambuca), sausage and meat processors, industrial bakeries, and retail spice packers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Volatile Essential Oil & Trans-Anethole Potency</h3>

<p>In the global spice, tea, and botanical extraction sectors, fennel seed value is dictated by mechanical purity, grain plumpness, and volatile aromatic compounds (dominated by <strong>trans-anethole</strong> for sweetness and <strong>estragole/fenchone</strong> for herbal sharpness). Our gentle harvesting, destemming, and sorting protocols protect fragile seed ribs from oil loss, guaranteeing a laboratory-verified <strong>volatile essential oil yield of min. 1.5% up to 2.5%+ (steam distillation basis)</strong> with high alcohol-soluble extractive values.</p>

<h3>Commercial Varieties & Available Processing Forms</h3>

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<li><strong>1. Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce):</strong>

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<li>High anethole content, naturally sweet and aromatic flavor profile.</li>

<li>Preferred for herbal tea sachets, confectionery, mouth fresheners, and table spice jars.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Bitter Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. vulgare):</strong>

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<li>Slightly higher fenchone ratio, giving a sharper, camphoraceous, bitter-sweet herbal kick.</li>

<li>Favored by pharmaceutical extractors, medicinal tea blenders, and traditional herbal medicines.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Available Cuts &amp; Mesh Sizes:</strong>

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<li><strong>Whole Selected Seeds:</strong> Optical sortex cleaned, plump intact seeds (Lengths: 4 mm – 8 mm).</li>

<li><strong>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Crushed: 1 mm – 2 mm):</strong> Uniform coarse cut for high-speed herbal tea bag filling lines.</li>

<li><strong>Fine Ground Fennel Powder:</strong> Mesh 40–60 for meat seasonings, sausage emulsions, and bakery doughs.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Foeniculum vulgare</em> Mill. (Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Fennel Seeds, Sweet Fennel, Graines de Fenouil, Fenchelsamen, Semillas de Hinojo, Semi di Finocchio, Rezene Tohumu, Saunf</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>0909.61.00.00:</strong> Seeds of fennel; juniper berries - Neither crushed nor ground (Whole seeds)</li>

<li><strong>0909.62.00.00:</strong> Seeds of fennel - Crushed or ground (Powder / T.B.C.)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% – 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, free from stones, weeds, glass, and dust)</li>

<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 1.5% – 2.5%+ (Steam distillation method)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.5% – 10.5%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 9.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.5%</li>

<li><strong>Stem & Stalk Content:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.5% (strictly de-stemmed)</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bacterial count; steam-sterilization / pathogen reduction available upon buyer request (Salmonella-free, E. coli negative)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Mediterranean Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Bulk Handling Standards</h3>

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<li>25 kg or 50 kg multi-ply craft paper bags with food-grade inner polyethylene (PE) moisture-barrier liner to preserve natural volatile aromatics</li>

<li>25 kg or 50 kg heavy-duty PP (polypropylene) woven bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners</li>

<li>Jute / Burlap export sacks (50 kg) lined with food-grade protective liners</li>

<li>Jumbo Big Bags (FIBC 800 kg – 1,000 kg) with top filling and bottom discharge spouts for automated tea and spice grinding factories</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, and client-specified palletization standards supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because whole fennel seeds have a solid, moderate bulk density (approx. 420 – 480 kg/m³), loading configurations achieve high weight and volume efficiency while strictly complying with international container payload limits and highway axle safety regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (25/50 kg bags): Approx. 13.0 – 15.0 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (25 kg bags): Approx. 10.5 – 12.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (25 kg bags): Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT</li>

<li>Dense Ground Powder / Compressed Shipments: Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Approx. 21.0 – 24.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying volatile oil %, trans-anethole, purity (99.5%), moisture, and microbiological safety, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Tested and certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) control, heavy metal limits, and US FDA food safety rules. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Flexible international trade terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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