What is fennel pollen?

Fennel pollen

Golden pollen collected from wild fennel flowers, a pricey Italian spice that tastes like fennel, only sweeter and more intense.

What it tastes like

Sweet, floral licorice with a honeyed, citrusy edge. Intense but never harsh.

Where you’ll see it

Porchetta, pork chops, Italian sausage, fish and roasted vegetables at Italian and California restaurants.

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