#6 Fennel
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Most of us are probably most familiar with this as a seed that can be found in many spice cabinets. But it’s not just the seed that’s useful in the kitchen. As a vegetable, it has a mild flavor that’s reminiscent of licorice, just like the seeds. It’s high on the alkaline end of the pH scale at 6.9 and it can be used in salads, as well as when cooking things like chicken. For those that really take a liking to it, it can be eaten raw as well.
