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Fennel

Inventory, 12 ct : 49.34
This item was last sold on : 01/27/21

• 115 Featured Restaurants

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Description/Taste

Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the Fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.

Seasons/Availability

Fennel is available year-round with a peak season during the fall and winter months.

Current Facts

Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed. India is the leader of Fennel production in the world. Fennel has long been used as a weight-loss aid, helping to suppress hunger.

Nutritional Value

Fennel contains a combination of phytonutrients that gives it strong antioxidant properties. It is one phytonutrient, anethole, that has been used in studies and proven to reduce inflammation and help reduce the risk of cancer. Fennel has been used to treat various digestive symptoms, including heartburn, gas and bloating.

Applications

Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse Fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The fruit of a Fennel plant is its seed, which is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the Fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs. Fennel was used to treat snake bites and poisonings in ancient China, and in the Middle Ages was hung from door ways and windows to ward off evil spirits.

Geography/History

Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Ancient Greeks referred to Fennel as "marathron" due to its prolific wild growth in one field where the great battle, the Battle of Marathron, was said to be fought. In the 1700's Fennel was used in the production of the patented elixir absinthe.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Crab Hut	San Diego CA	858-860-5225
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935

the other 95...

C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-851-4091
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	619-808-4087
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
San Diego Cellars 2017	San Diego CA	760-207-5324
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-572-7671
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Zafferano Catering	Lakeside CA	619-496-9325
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Ambrogio 15 - Little Italy	San Diego CA	858-291-8650
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	619-754-4041
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
The Hop Stop	Poway CA	858-859-2669
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Campfire	Carlsbad CA
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Bernini's Bistro	La Jolla CA	858-454-5013
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Five Greeks LLC	Del Mar CA	972-567-2396
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Fernside	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	775-450-7235
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-655-7459

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Fennel. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Soni's Food		Roasted Curried Fennel
Gutsy by Nature		Baked Fennel and Potatoes
La Tavola Marche		Fennel and Peach Salad
The Wednesday Chef		Quinoa Salad with Shiitakes and Fennel
Local Kitchen		Candied Fennel Stalks + Fennel Frond Salt
Getty Stewart		Orange Fennel Salad
Two Spoons		Fennel, Haloumi and Olive Salad with Roast Potatoes
Served From Scratch		Fennel Frond Pesto
Sweet Peas and Saffron		Apple, Fennel, Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Pasta with Roasted Fennel and Lemon

the other 20...

A Saucy Kitchen		Sausage, Fennel, & Pepper Roast
What's for Lunch Honey?		Caramelized Fennel, Radicchio, Pears and Goat Cheese Pizza
Foodie Crush		Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad
Farmhouse Kitchen		Roasted Fennel Soup
Simply Whisked		Fennel Apple Salad with Walnuts and Arugula
Hunter Angler Gardener Cook		Pickled Fennel Agrodolce
Feasting at Home		Creamy Celeriac Fennel Soup
Jumbo Empanadas		Wild Mushroom and Fennel Risotto
Honestly Yum		Rhubarb, Fennel & Vermouth Cocktail
With Food and Love		Fennel + Delicata Squash Soup
Kitchen Sanctuary		Fennel and Apple Winter Salad with Grana Padoano
Lara Ferroni		Fennel Blossom Soup
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Fennel with Parmesan and Chives
Green Kitchen Stories		Green Breakfast Bowl
Nyssa's Kitchen		Creamy Potato and Parsley Soup
Steamy Kitchen		Stephanie Izard's Steamed Mussel and Fenel Escabeche
She Loves Biscotti		Grilled Chicken with Fennel and Apricots
The First Mess		Leek, Fennel, Apple & Walnut Soup with Turmeric
The View from Great Island		Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup
Sweet Phi		Gorgonzola Stuffed Fennel

Recently Shared

People have shared Fennel using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 143 days ago, 9/07/20
Sharer's comments : Fennel from tutti frutti, perfect for your sofrito base!

Bellingham Farmer's Market

Cabrera Farm
16470 SR 20 Mount Vernon WA

Near Bellingham, Washington, United States
About 194 days ago, 7/18/20
Sharer's comments : Been using sautéed fennel with my seafood dishes, in my mussel broth - yum!

Issaquah Farmers Market

Carnation Farms
28901 NE Carnation Farm Road Carnation WA 98014
425-844-3100

https://www.carnationfarms.org

Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United States
About 201 days ago, 7/11/20
Sharer's comments : Fennel is a delight with a little sausage on my pizza!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Lompac, CA
805-737-7127

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 246 days ago, 5/27/20
Sharer's comments : Big Bulbs of Fennel available from Tutti Frutti Farms

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Lompac, CA
805-737-7127

https://tuttifruttifarms.com

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 274 days ago, 4/29/20

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 303 days ago, 3/31/20
Sharer's comments : Fresh fennel ..

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Gloria Tamai Farms
Oxnard,CA
1-805-240-6306

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 316 days ago, 3/18/20
Sharer's comments : Great Veggies at the market!

Natural Grocers

Natural Grocers - Williams Field Road
1625 E Williams Field Road Gilbert AZ 85295
480-917-9000
https://www.naturalgrocers.com

Near Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About 375 days ago, 1/19/20

Winco Foods

Winco Foods - Bell Road
16925 W Bell Road Surprise AZ 85374
623-474-9040
https://www.wincofoods.com

Near Sun City West, Arizona, United States
About 376 days ago, 1/18/20

I Formaggi Al Mercato Centrale Near Florence, Tuscany, Italy
About 471 days ago, 10/15/19

Leucadia farmers market

Divine Harvest Farm
661-525-2870

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 522 days ago, 8/25/19

Corvallis Farmers' Market Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 537 days ago, 8/10/19

Nob Hill Foods

Nob Hill Foods
611 Trancas Street Napa CA 94558
707-224-8583
www.raleys.com

Near Napa, California, United States
About 545 days ago, 8/02/19
Sharer's comments : Organics

Woodlands

Woodlands Market
1550 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 84920
415-435-2822

Near Belvedere Tiburon, California, United States
About 556 days ago, 7/22/19

Mollie Stone's Markets

Mollie Stone’s Markets
100 Harbor Drive Sausalito CA 94965
415-331-6900

Near Sausalito, California, United States
About 556 days ago, 7/22/19

Nugget Market

Nugget Markets
470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949
415-883-4600

Near Novato, California, United States
About 556 days ago, 7/22/19

Noriega Produce Market

Noriega Produce
3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122
415-564-0370

Near Daly City, California, United States
About 565 days ago, 7/13/19

Falletti Foods

Falletti Foods
308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117
415-626-4400

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 566 days ago, 7/12/19

Bob's Market

Bobs Market
1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405
310-452-2493

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 580 days ago, 6/28/19

Pavilions

Pavilions - Balboa Blvd
3100 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663
949-675-2395

Near Newport Beach, California, United States
About 585 days ago, 6/23/19

Beverly Hills Market & Deli

Beverly Hills Market & Deli
303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
310-657-3663

Near Beverly Hills, California, United States
About 585 days ago, 6/23/19

Irvine Ranch Market

Irvine Ranch Market
2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627
949-631-4404

Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States
About 587 days ago, 6/21/19

Star Fresh IKE
Central Market of Athens L-13
00302104814843

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 595 days ago, 6/13/19
Sharer's comments : Fennel 🌱

Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 625 days ago, 5/14/19
Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy 🇮🇹

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 637 days ago, 5/02/19
Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy 🇮🇹

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 646 days ago, 4/23/19
Sharer's comments : Fennel 💚

La Mesa Farmer Market Near La Mesa, California, United States
About 685 days ago, 3/15/19

Kroger Truce pkwy Near Nesbit, Mississippi, United States
About 720 days ago, 2/07/19