Fennel Pollen - Wild

Wild Fennel Pollen - -
As seen in La Cucina Magazine

17 gr. - Umbria, Italy

The pollen dust and flower is vibrantly full of flavor!

Please note some photos are macrophotography. Every harvest yields different colors and look.

Wild Fennel Pollen is made from fennel flowers picked at full bloom. The plants are then dried and the pollen is sifted out, creating a seasoning that has the flavor and aroma of fennel, but with far greater intensity. Nothing is added to this beautiful golden-green dust - its incredible flavor stands on its own!

Using Fennel Pollen

Our wild fennel flower pollen for sale has become a pantry staple for many of us here at ChefShop.com. Unlike fennel seeds, you don't have to grind it - simply sprinkle straight from the package. We use it often, year-round. Think of it whenever you find yourself reaching for salt and pepper! The wild fennel flower pollen adds a wonderful touch to chicken, fish, and pork, as well as on grilled vegetables atop a sprinkling of good olive oil and coarse salt.

Add it to your favorite marinades and rubs for exceptional grilling, or try this delicious Fennel Pollen Spice Mix Recipe, adapted from Peggy Knickerbocker,  whose books include Olive Oil From Tree to Table' (Chronicle Books). 

In a jar, combine the following and shake well. This blend keeps well for up to 1 year and yields about 1/2 cup.

3 tablespoons fennel pollen
1 tablespoon Pimenton de la vera (Spanish smoked paprika)
2 tablespoons Tapani sea salt
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes

About the Producer
Our fennel flower pollen for sale is harvested from fennel flowers collected in the wilds of Umbria, Italy.