Fennel Seed Oil Distillation Plant

A fennel seed oil distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract essential oil from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel. Fennel seed oil is valued for its sweet, aromatic, and slightly spicy fragrance and is widely used in flavoring, perfumery, and traditional medicine for its digestive, carminative, and antimicrobial properties.

The extraction process primarily uses steam distillation. The cleaned and dried fennel seeds are loaded into a stainless steel distillation chamber where steam is passed through under controlled temperature and pressure. This causes the volatile oil compounds in the seeds to vaporize. The vapor is then condensed in a cooling system, allowing the essential oil to separate from the hydrosol. The oil is collected, filtered, and stored in airtight containers to preserve its aroma and quality.

Modern fennel seed oil distillation plants are equipped with efficient boilers, stainless steel distillation units, condensers, oil separators, and automated control systems for precise temperature and pressure regulation. These features ensure high oil yield, purity, and consistent quality. The oil contains key constituents such as anethole, fenchone, and estragole, which give it its characteristic scent and therapeutic benefits. The plant operates under strict hygiene and safety protocols to meet food-grade and pharmaceutical standards.