Origin: India. Fennel seed has the unique ability to hit both sweet & savoury notes simultaneously. The amise-like aroma is due to the phenolic compound anethole. Fennel seed's secondary flavours center around citrus, fresh & pine notes. Fennel seed is used many cured meats (Italian sausage). In India, fennel seed is chewed as a breath freshener after meals. I suggest making an infusion from fennel seed to calm upset stomach