Club del Gourmet Fennel Seeds – Spanish Spice 50g

Fennel seeds from Club del Gourmet carry the warmth of Mediterranean cooking into any kitchen. These small, pale-green seeds offer a delicate anise-like sweetness with subtle licorice notes — essential in Spanish and Iberian cuisine, from seafood marinades to bread and pickle spice blends.

About this product

Club del Gourmet is El Corte Inglés's curated food line, selecting ingredients that meet high standards for flavor and freshness. Fennel seeds are harvested, dried, and packaged to preserve their aromatic oils. Use whole seeds for infusions and broths, or grind them just before cooking to unlock their full fragrance.

How to enjoy

• Toast lightly in a dry pan and crush for fish stews and seafood pasta.
• Add whole to pickling brines for vegetables and olives.
• Steep in hot water for a soothing post-meal tea.
• Grind and blend into spice rubs for pork and lamb.
• Sprinkle on bread dough before baking for a subtle aromatic crust.

Product details

• Net weight: 50g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet
• EAN: 8433329143974
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and heat.

⭐ Why we love this

Fennel seeds are a cornerstone of Spanish coastal cooking, particularly in Galicia and Catalonia where they flavor traditional fish stews and seafood marinades. Club del Gourmet sources premium fennel that retains its aromatic oils — a testament to proper harvesting and storage that honors centuries of Iberian culinary tradition.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Toast and crush these seeds into a spice rub for grilled fish with a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas, or use them whole in pickling brines for your best Manzanilla olives. They also elevate hearty seafood paellas and pair beautifully with Fino sherry as a pre-dinner aperitif flavor.

📍 From Spain

Club del Gourmet is El Corte Inglés's premium selection sourced from Spain's finest producers, ensuring fennel seeds that capture the authentic warmth of Mediterranean cultivation. These seeds arrive to your kitchen with the aromatic integrity expected from a heritage Spanish spice source.