Dried Sicilian Wild Fennel in a Jar

Azienda Due Palmenti is located in Pedara, a town on the slopes of Mount Etna in the Due Palmenti district, in the heart of eastern Sicily , a land rich in great rural traditions handed down for generations: this is where Sicilian Wild Fennel is produced. Sicilian Wild Fennel green hills and majestic Etna in the background; the climate here is characterised by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The soil is sandy and rich in elements originating from the lava flows that have succeeded one another over the centuries, making it a place ideally suited to a wide variety of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for aromatic herbs , which grow vigorous and intensely fragrant , as well as rich in aromas and intense, unique flavours. The company supports sustainable agriculture with a low environmental impact, with the clear aim of obtaining genuine products that enhance the typical character of the territory and local traditions, while at the same time achieving the highest quality standards. Here they grow seasonings and herbs for every recipe and every moment of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, main courses and desserts, striving to combine tradition and innovation. Grown under the Sicilian sun, our aromatic herbs bring fragrance and flavour and release intense aromas and scents, making your dishes truly unique. Available both in a dispenser format with a double snap-open cap that doses while preserving freshness, and in a practical freshness-saving zip bag that keeps the aromas unchanged for a long time, just as if freshly picked.

Product sheet: Sicilian Wild Fennel

Foeniculum Vulgare is the scientific name of fennel and comes from the Latin foenum=hay, referring to the characteristic very thin leaves. Or perhaps because it was once used as fodder, and vulgare because the plant is quite widespread. It is a herbaceous plant with green leaves reminiscent of hay. It flowers in summer, with small yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and coastal areas. Flowering runs from spring to autumn. The leaves are used. The flavour of the leaves and seeds is aromatic and aniseed-like. Intensely fragrant. It is used to flavour sauces, bread and desserts, as well as cured meats and cheeses. Wild fennel is widely used in traditional regional recipes such as pasta con le sarde. Wild fennel has carminative, digestive, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Particularly suitable for preparing infusions and herbal teas in case of gastrointestinal discomfort. Sicilian Wild Fennel – The essence of the Mediterranean in every leaf