About
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea coast and on riverbanks.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
pungent×19
spicy×19
green×19
herbal×17
sharp×16
aromatic×17
floral×15
ethereal×15
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersoursweetumami
Composition
60 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
(-)-Limonene(+)-alpha-phellandrene(+)-alpha-Terpineol(+)-delta-Cadinene(+)-Neomenthol(Z)-Beta-Ocimene(Z)-cinnamyl alcohol1-Pyrroline2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanol2-Butanone2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone2-Methyl-1-Butanol2-Methylbutyraldehyde2-Phenylethanol2,3-butanedione
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.