Fennel fruit endosperm contains proteins, carbohydrates, 1-6% essential oil approximately and 12-18% fat.
Chemical composition of Fennel
Fennel fruit endosperm contains proteins, carbohydrates, 1-6% essential oil approximately and 12-18% fat.
The amount and chemical composition of fennel essential oil varies due to variety and its origin.
The essential oil of bitter fennel fruits contain, D-A-pinene, Camphene, Dipentene, D-A-Phellanderin, D-Fenchone, Estragole, Trans-Anethole, Anisic Acid, Anisaldehyde, Foeniculin and little amounts of alkaline compounds responsible for unpleasant piridin like odor of essential oil.
