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Fennel is a versatile vegetable that plays an important role in the food culture of many European nations, especially in France and Italy. Fennel's aromatic taste is unique, strikingly reminiscent of licorice and anise, so much so that fennel is often mistakenly referred to as anise in the marketplace.

Fennel's texture is similar to that of celery, having a crunchy and striated texture.
Fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also a very good of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, folate, and molybdenum. In addition, fennel is a good source of niacin as well as the minerals phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper.

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Labels: anise, fennel, healthy food, licorice, Mediterranean Diet, vegetable