Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Distillation of Oil

• To obtain the maximum oil, the fruits are crushed before distillation. The oil obtained from fruits by steam distillation is a pale yellow-coloured liquid with a characteristic taste and odour. Two types of oil are recognised in commerce: (i) Sweet fennel oil from the fruits of var., dulce, and (ii) Bitter fennel oil from the fruits of var., vulgare.