{"product_id":"antica-drogheria-franconi-tuscan-fennel-pollen-bulk-200g","title":"Italian Fennel Pollen (Polline di Finocchio) – Imported from Italy","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested by hand in Italy, fennel pollen is one of the most prized seasonings in traditional Tuscan charcuterie. Often called the \"spice of angels,\" it delivers an intensely aromatic flavor with notes of sweet anise, citrus, wild herbs, and fresh fennel that cannot be replicated by fennel seed alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel pollen is the defining ingredient in the famous Tuscan salami \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinocchiona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a centuries-old specialty named after the fennel plant itself. The delicate flowers are carefully collected and naturally dried to preserve their essential oils and complex aroma before being sifted and cleaned to produce a vibrant golden-green pollen with exceptional flavor intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little goes a long way. Because of its concentrated aroma, fennel pollen is typically used at very low levels in sausage and charcuterie production. Traditional Italian formulations generally limit total fennel ingredients to no more than 0.5% of the meat weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor authentic Finocchiona-style salami, we recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel Pollen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.25% of meat weight (2.5 g per kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel Seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.25% of meat weight (2.5 g per kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Fennel Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5% of meat weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing fennel pollen alongside fennel seeds creates a more balanced and complex fennel profile, combining the bright floral notes of the pollen with the sweet, earthy character of the seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse fennel pollen alone at up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of meat weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor traditional Finocchiona, combine fennel pollen and fennel seed at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.25% each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent in dry-cured salami, fresh sausage, porchetta, roasted pork, and spice rubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 oz (28 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bag – seasons approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 lb (11 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of meat when used at 0.25%.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1 oz (200 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bulk bag – ideal for commercial and large-batch production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImported from Italy and packed by Craft Butchers' Pantry for artisans who demand authentic flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"1 oz. Jar","offer_id":62477478297971,"sku":"1oz-Fennel-Pollen","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 oz. Bag (pictured)","offer_id":63001457459571,"sku":"Fennel-Pollen-7oz.","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/bc582d59-TUSCAN-FENNEL-POLLEN-BULK-200G.jpg?v=1769255851","url":"https:\/\/butcherspantry.com\/products\/antica-drogheria-franconi-tuscan-fennel-pollen-bulk-200g","provider":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}