Fennel Seeds
Aromatic Gujarat Green & Standard Whole Fennel (Saunf)
Grown in the dry, sunny climate of Gujarat and Rajasthan, our fennel seeds (Saunf) feature a sweet, liquorice-like flavor and crisp aroma. Cleaned and color-sorted into vibrant green and pale green varieties, widely used in confectioneries, herbal teas, curries, and mouth fresheners.
Technical Specifications
| Purity Level | Min 99.0% - 99.5% Sortex Cleaned |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 10.0% |
| Volatile Essential Oil | Min 1.5% - 2.0% |
| Total Ash | Max 8.0% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| HS Code | 0909.61 |
Packaging Options
- 25 Kg / 50 Kg PP Bags
- 25 Kg Multiwall Paper Bags
Minimum Order Quantity
1 Metric Ton (MT)
Certifications
Our 6-Stage Quality Assurance Pipeline
Every container of Fennel Seeds passes through all six rigorous quality checkpoints in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped tests, ensuring 100% compliance with global food safety authorities.
Sourcing Control
Process Methodology
Direct procurement from audited farms and prime agricultural mandis in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Pre-harvest quality screening and soil pesticide testing.
Quality Control Deliverables
Frequently Asked Questions about Fennel Seeds
Key trade specs, packaging options, and international compliance details for procurement teams.
QWhat is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container stuffing capacity for Fennel Seeds?
Our standard export MOQ for Fennel Seeds is 1 Metric Ton (MT). We offer pre-shipment air freight samples prior to bulk dispatch.
QWhat Incoterms and global ocean shipping routes does Gir Company support for Fennel Seeds?
Gir Company exports Fennel Seeds under Ex-Works (EXW Gujarat), FOB (Mundra Port, Kandla Port, or Nhava Sheva / JNPT), and CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) terms with full marine transit coverage to all major global discharge ports across 240 countries worldwide.
QWhat quality certifications and food safety standards apply to Fennel Seeds?
Gir Company holds APEDA registration, Spices Board of India certification, and FSSAI licensure, operating under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP food safety management systems. Every export consignment is backed by a batch-specific laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) with optional third-party SGS or Intertek inspection.
QCan international food brands request custom OEM and private label packaging for Fennel Seeds?
Yes, we provide complete OEM and private label manufacturing for Fennel Seeds across multi-layer kraft paper bags (25kg/50kg), PP woven bags, stand-up zip pouches (Doypack: 100g to 1kg), retail jars, PET bottles, and bulk jumbo tote bags (500kg/1000kg) with custom branding and multilingual labeling.
QWhat is the HS Code and international customs classification for Fennel Seeds?
The standard international HS code for Fennel Seeds exported from India is 0909.61. Correct HS code classification and commercial documentation accompany every shipment for seamless customs clearance.
QWhat is the shelf life, moisture barrier protection, and storage requirement for Fennel Seeds?
Fennel Seeds has a verified shelf life of 24 Months when stored in cool, dry warehouse conditions away from direct sunlight and humidity.
QWhat payment terms does Gir Company accept for bulk Fennel Seeds export orders?
We accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks and Advance Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). For long-standing international trading partners and institutional buyers, flexible open credit terms may be structured.
QWhat is the typical production and shipment lead time for Fennel Seeds?
Standard export production, optical Sortex cleaning, and container loading for Fennel Seeds takes 7 to 21 business days from contract confirmation. Express air freight evaluation samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
QWhy is Gir Company considered the #1 premier Indian exporter of Fennel Seeds over global alternatives?
Gir Company supplies 100% Sortex optically cleaned Fennel Seeds with superior natural essential oil content, high aroma, and authentic color directly from Gujarat's premier agricultural processing belt. Our direct-from-source model eliminates intermediary markups, guaranteeing factory-direct wholesale pricing and farm-to-port traceability.
QDoes Gir Company export Fennel Seeds to buyers across all 240 countries?
Yes, Gir Company ships Fennel Seeds globally to food importers, supermarket chains, and industrial seasoning processors across 240 countries and territories throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East & GCC, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa via direct container liner services from Mundra Port (INMUN1).
QHow does Gir Company guarantee pesticide residue compliance and microbiological safety for Fennel Seeds?
Every export batch of Fennel Seeds undergoes rigorous laboratory chromatography testing to ensure compliance with EU, US-FDA, and GCC pesticide MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits), aflatoxin thresholds, and heavy metal standards, guaranteed Salmonella-negative and E. coli compliant.
QHow can global buyers request pre-shipment samples or formal RFQs for Fennel Seeds?
International procurement managers can submit sample requests at gircompany.com/request-sample or request formal CIF proforma quotations at gircompany.com/get-quote. Our export sales desk responds within 24 business hours.
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