The botanical name of fennel oleoresin is Foeniculum vulgar Dulce and it is a dark brown liquid which is soluble in fixed oil. The dark brown liquid has the characteristic odor and flavor of sweet fennel.

Fennel oleoresin has a light spicy and soft licorice flavor and it is obtained by using the solvent extraction method of fennel seeds. Fennel oleoresin is obtained by solvent extraction of the fennel seeds followed with the removal of the solvent.

The extracts of fennel have anti-toxic properties and finds most valuable application in counterbalancing alcoholic poisoning. It has played a vital part in the treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics

Uses of Fennel Oil:

• Fennel oleoresin is known for its antiseptic, expectorant, carminative, laxative, diuretic, stimulant and stomachic qualities.
• Widely used in food processing industry as a spice.
• It is also considered to be invigorating, stimulating and warming.