Whole fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) in a professional 1 kg resealable bag, carton of 10, selected and packed by the historic Pavone brand (F.lli Garuti, since 1955). With a sweet, anise-like aroma and intense essential oils, they are a versatile spice for cured meats, baked goods, braised dishes and traditional sweets, ideal for the stock storage of professional kitchens.
What fennel seeds are
Fennel seeds are the dried fruits of Foeniculum vulgare, a plant cultivated for millennia around the Mediterranean. Sweet and slightly camphoraceous, they release notes reminiscent of anise and liquorice. In the Italian kitchen they have a centuries-old presence, rooted in the regional recipes of the North, Centre and South.
The Pavone brand
The Pavone brand belongs to F.lli Garuti, which has selected and packed spices and ingredients with artisanal care since 1955. The company combines tradition, quality and innovation, working spices from many culinary traditions. The seeds in this bag are of Egyptian origin, one of the most prized growing areas for fennel.
Aromatic profile
The aroma is sweet, fresh and anise-like, with a long, balsamic finish. Whole seeds keep their fragrance far longer than ground spice, because the essential oils stay protected inside the fruit until they are crushed or heated. A light toasting in a dry pan revives and amplifies the bouquet.
Professional uses
- Braised meats: fennel seeds are the defining aroma of the bruscitti of the Altomilanese, beef finely cut and slowly braised in red wine.
- Charcuterie: a classic seasoning for fresh sausage, salami and finocchiona-style cured meats.
- Bakery: they flavour country bread, taralli, friselle, grissini and savoury crackers.
- Pastry: incorporated whole into the batter of the Molise ferratelle, the thin sweet wafers.
- Distilling and infusions: the base of the classic fennel liqueur and of digestive infusions.
Technical specifications
Net weight 1 kg per bag, sold in a carton of 10 bags. Dry ambient product, no cold chain required. Best stored between 15 and 22 degrees C with humidity below 60 percent, away from direct light and heat sources to protect the essential oils.
Pairings
Fennel seeds pair naturally with pork and game, with extra virgin olive oil, with bread flour and leavened doughs, and with citrus. In the LAPA catalogue they sit alongside flours, cured meats and other whole spices.
Distribution and Logistics
This dry ambient spice, which needs no cold chain and is ideal for the stock storage of professional clients, is supplied across Switzerland from our central warehouse in Embrach (Zurich / Zuerich). Thanks to the LAPA fleet we deliver directly in Zurich / Zuerich, Winterthur, Uster, Duebendorf, Baden, Wettingen, Bern, Basel, Lucerne / Luzern and St. Gallen / St. Gallen. For mountain regions and areas not covered by our fleet, including Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva / Geneve, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchatel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Delemont) and Graubuenden (Chur, Davos, St. Moritz), shipping is guaranteed within 24-48 hours with protective packaging through our certified food-grade partner couriers: Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport AG.
Who it is for
Designed for both professional (B2B) and private (B2C) customers: restaurants, pizzerias, gastronomies, hotels, bakeries, charcuteries, Italian grocery stores and private clients throughout the country.
