fennel bulb Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Fennel Bulb?

Fennel is a in the carrot family and has a large white bulb made of many layers, at the base of the plant. This part is used most in cooking. The texture is juicy, crunchy and fibrous and could almost be described as dense celery in terms of texture. Growing from the bottom of the bulb are green stalks with leafy fringed tops. All of the plant is edible. The flavor is similar to anise and has a hint of celery. When cooked fennel is soft. It pairs well in salads and with seafood.

What does Fennel Bulb Taste Like?

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

...Fennel is a in the carrot family and has a large white bulb made of many layers, at the base of the plant. This part is used most in cooking. The texture is juicy, crunchy and fibrous and could almost be described as dense celery in terms of texture. Growing from the bottom of the bulb are green stalks with leafy fringed tops. All of the plant is edible. The flavor is similar to anise and has a hint of celery. When cooked fennel is soft. It pairs well in salads and with seafood.

Fennel Bulb Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	9kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	2g	1%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	15mg	1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition