This is a decent pouch of fennel seeds. The aroma in the bag is not as strong as other brands I've used, but it has a reasonably fresh scent. I use fennel often for tea, and the somewhat muted aroma carried through when making tea, with the brew a bit less flavorful. I find I need to use a bit more of this to get the same level of flavor as other brands. Still, it's not bad fennel seed by any means -- just not the best I've come across.The price is a bit higher than others on a per-ounce basis. On the plus side, this comes in an 8oz pouch rather than the 16 or more ounce pouches that other brands have. That can be a plus if you're not a huge fennel seed user since 8 oz will last for some time if this is used for cooking and baking. I tend to go through a pretty good amount, so larger bags will get used before they become flavor muted.The bag is nice and thick, and has a resealable top. The bag I received in August 2021 has a best by date of December 2022. The fennel is sourced from India.Not the best, but a pretty good performer. Four stars.