Fennel Seeds-A Magical Spice Found in Every Indian Household India is the largest fennel seeds exporter. Fennel seed are widely known as Saunf. It is common in most Indian households to eat fennel seeds or Saunf at the end of every meal. These sweet-smelling organic fennel seed spices leave a very pleasant and long-lasting taste in the mouth and are therefore also used as a mouth freshener. A concentrated source of minerals like iron, potassium, manganese, zinc, calcium, vitamin C, copper, selenium, and magnesium, the ancient practice does much more than fight bad breath Fennel seeds are popular in Indian cuisine and can also be used to decorate salads. Various digestive problems like bloating, loss of appetite, heartburn, and gas can be cured by the consumption of Fennel seeds. Fennel seed is also used for cholera, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, coughs, back pain, vision problems, and bedwetting. Spice is made from dried fruits, which have a fragrant smell and a pleasant aromatic taste.