Fennel is used in almost every culture; Italians use it on pork roast and in sauces, the French on fish, the Germans in sauerkraut, the Greeks in breads, the Chinese on poultry and people of India not only chew fennel as a breath freshener, but use it as an important ingredient in many curries. You can use it in sausage making, soups, cakes and cookies. Popularly known as saunf in Hindi, fennel is an aromatic herb belonging to the parsley family. It is used as a spice and also possesses a sweet taste that is similar to anise.