Saunf Powder | Fennel Powder

Buy Saunf Powder Online | Fennel Powder

Hathi saunf powder is made from clean, hand-picked fennel seeds sourced from reliable farms across Gujarat. It is cryogenically ground at –180°C to keep the natural sweet aroma and delicate flavour fully intact, the kind that hits you immediately when you open the pack. You can use this powder in dal, sabzi, sharbat, Indian sweets, biryani masala, and mukhwas. 

Why You Should Trust Hathi Masala:

• Cryogenic Ground at –180°C

• Lab Tested: 20+ Parameters per Batch

• Hygienically Packed, Zero Hand-Touch Process

• No Artificial Colour or Additives

• FSSAI Certified | ISO 22000

What Is Saunf Powder?

Saunf powder, also known as fennel powder, is widely used across India. It’s made from dried and finely ground fennel seeds. It is one of the widely used masalas in Indian kitchens. It’s the small green seed you can find in every mukhwas dabba. The key aromatic compound present in fennel seeds is anethole. This compound gives fennel its characteristic sweet, slightly cooling aroma and taste. It adds a gentle sweetness to your daily dishes, such as curries, sweets, and drinks, without adding any sugar.

Sourcing and Origin

The sweet smell of fennel seeds comes from natural volatile oils. When these seeds are ground the traditional way, the machine generates heat from friction, which evaporates the natural oils. Hathi masala ground spices using cryogenic technology, which cools the seeds to –180°C using liquid nitrogen before grinding. At this low temperature, the volatile oils are locked within each particle. The result is a powder with a fresher smell and a sharper taste.

Why Cryogenic Grinding Matters for Saunf Powder

The sweet smell of fennel seeds comes from natural volatile oils. When these seeds are ground using the traditional way, the machine generates heat due to friction, which evaporate the natural oils. Hathi masala ground spices using cryogenic technology, which cools the seeds to –180°C using liquid nitrogen before grinding. At this low temperature, the volatile oils locked within each particle. The result is the powder with fresher smell and sharper taste. 

How to Use Saunf Powder

Dal and Sabzi: Stir in 0.25 teaspoon to the onion-tomato base during cooking. Saunf powder adds a clean, mildly sweet background note that balances the sharpness of tomato and spices in everyday sabzi and dal.

Biryani and Pulao: Add 0.25 teaspoon of this powder to the whole spice base at the start. Fennel is one of the important spices in Hyderabadi and Lucknowi biryani.

Indian Sweets (Halwa, Laddoo, Barfi): Add 0.5 teaspoon of this powder to the batter or mix. This pairs beautifully with besan, suji, and milk-based sweets. 

Sharbat and Drinks: Mix 0.25 teaspoon with a glass of lemon water, aam panna, or cold milk. It gives your drinks a refreshing, cooling quality.

After-Meal Mukhwas Mix: Mix 0.5 teaspoon with roasted seeds, sugar crystals, and dry coconut to make a homemade mukhwas. It’s much fresher than store-bought, with the intact smell.

Achar and Pickle Masala: Add a pinch of this powder to any achar or spice mix. It balances the sharpness of mustard and chilli and gives the achar a rounded flavour.

Nutritional Information

Indicative nutritional value. The exact value may vary by batch.

Benefits of Hathi Saunf Powder

Saunf has been used across Indian households and in Ayurveda for ages. Not just as a mouth freshener after meals, but for what it quietly provides to the body.

• Digestion: This is one of the oldest and most widely known uses of fennel. It naturally stimulates digestive juices and helps the stomach process food more comfortably.

• Reduces gas and bloating: Commonly used natural remedies in Indian households for gas, acidity, and an upset stomach.

• Natural mouth freshener: The anethole compound in fennel seeds naturally freshens breath.

• Cooling effect:  It contains a natural cooling property that makes it especially popular in summer drinks and fasting foods

• Iron: It has 103% of the daily iron needs per 100g

No artificial colour. No preservatives. Just the real thing.

Storage: Store this powder in an airtight glass or steel container. Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Moisture can spoil the smell, so always use a dry spoon. Best used within 12-14 months of opening to retain better aroma and flavor.  

Quality You Can Trust

Hathi Masala has been making spices since 1952. The saunf powder is made from good-quality whole fennel seeds sourced from the best farms across Gujarat. These seeds are ground using cryogenic technology. The whole seeds are cooled at –180°C before grinding. This procedure preserves the natural volatile oils. Every batch is lab-tested across 20+ parameters for purity and safety before dispatch. Available in 100g, 200g, and 500g packs.

• Lab Tested Every Batch

• Cryogenic Ground at -150°C, No Heat Damage

• Hygienically Packed, Dedicated Sterilization Facility

• Flavour-Locked 3-Layer Packaging

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Saunf Powder used for in Indian cooking?

Saunf powder adds a mild, sweet, cooling flavor to your daily sabzi, dal, biryani, sharbat, Indian sweets, and pickle masala. It also works as the base of homemade mukhwas. As its flavor dissolves instantly, it works better than whole saunf seeds in dishes where you need the taste to mix in evenly.

Q2: How much Saunf Powder should I use per dish?

0.25 teaspoon is best for daily sabzi or dal. Go with 0.5 in sweets and sharbat. As hathi masala saunf powder is ground using cryogenic technology, its natural oils and fragrance are sharper than the traditionally ground fennel powder. Use a little less at first and adjust to your taste.

Q3: Is Saunf Powder the same as Fennel Powder?

Yes. Saunf is the Hindi name for fennel. Saunf powder and fennel powder are 2 names for the exact same ingredient. You can see both names used in recipes and on spice packets across India.

Q4: Can I use fennel powder instead of whole saunf seeds?

Yes, you can use fennel powder in most dishes. You have to use 0.25 teaspoon of the powder in place of 1 teaspoon of whole seeds. The powder releases flavor immediately, so it suits gravies, drinks, and sweets better. For tadka and tempering, whole seeds are better.

Q5: Why does saunf taste sweet even though no sugar is added?

The natural sweetness of fennel is due to anethole. It’s a compound present in fennel seeds. Hathi masala doesn’t contain any sugar, artificial flavors, or sweeteners. The sweet taste is fully natural.

Q6: Why is cryogenically ground Saunf Powder better?

Fennel contains volatile essential oils that give it its sweet fragrance. Traditional grinding generates heat, which evaporates these oils. Hathi masala grinds the whole seeds using cryogenic technology. Which cools the seeds to –180°C before grinding. This procedure completely locks in the oils.

Q7: Does Hathi Saunf Powder contain artificial color or flavor?

No. It contains only natural fennel powder. It doesn’t contain any artificial colors, dyes, or preservatives. The taste and aroma come fully from the natural whole saunf spices. Every batch is lab-tested for purity and safety, and Hathi Masala is certified to FSSAI and ISO 22000 standards.

Q8: How should I store Saunf Powder to keep it fresh?

Transfer this powder to an airtight glass or steel container after opening. Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Always use a dry spoon. Best used within 8-12 months of opening.

Q9: Can I use Saunf Powder in summer drinks and sharbat?

Yes, this is one of its best uses of this powder. Mix 0.25 teaspoon into lemon water, aam panna, or any sharbat. Fennel provides a natural cooling effect on the body, which is why it’s popular in summer and fasting drinks.

Q10: Is Saunf Powder safe for children and older people?

Yes. It’s one of the most gentle spices. Saunf is widely given to kids in India because it helps relieve gas and improve digestion. It is mild and naturally sweet. For very young kids, use only a small pinch. Always consult your doctor first for any specific health condition.