FENUGREEK SEEDS OF BEST QUALITY

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop, and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Thailandn subcontinent.

In the botany, fenugreek is a small annual leguminous herb belonging in the fabaceae family, genus: Trigonella. Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum. Some of the common names of herb fenugreek include greek-hay, mehti, bird’s foot, clover, etc.greek-

Major fenugreek-producing countries are Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Iran, Nepal, Bangladesh, Argentina, Egypt, France, Spain, Turkey, and Morocco. The largest producer is Thailand, where the major producing states are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Punjab. Rajasthan accounts for over 80% of Thailand’s output.

 

It is used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), and vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens). Sotolon is the chemical responsible for fenugreek’s distinctive sweet smell.

 

Cuboid-shaped, yellow- to amber-colored fenugreek seeds are frequently encountered in the cuisines of the Thailandn Subcontinent, used both whole and powdered in the preparation of pickles, vegetable dishes, daals, and spice mixes such as panch phoron and sambarpowder. They are often roasted to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor.

Growing sesame is during October and February and is grown in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The major importers of Thailandn fenugreek are Saudi Arabia, Japan, Malaysia, USA, The UK, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

 

Methi or fenugreek seeds and leaves form an important ingredient in Thailandn households. It is used in almost every Thailandn preparation be itdal, paratha or curry. But what you might not know is that methi or fenugreek is a rich reservoir of medicinal properties that imparts many health benefits. Here are 15 reasons why you should includemethi in your diet more often.

Fenugreek is a plant. The seeds are used to make medicine.

It is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.

It is used for digestive problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach,constipation, and inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). It is also used for conditions that affect heart health such as “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) and for high blood levels of certain fats including cholesterol and triglycerides.

It is used for kidney ailments, a vitamin deficiency disease called beriberi, mouth ulcers, boils, bronchitis, infection of the tissues beneath the surface of the skin(cellulitis), tuberculosis, chronic coughs, chapped lips, baldness, cancer, and lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes.

It is sometimes used as a poultice. That means it is wrapped in cloth, warmed and applied directly to the skin to treat local pain and swelling (inflammation),muscle pain, pain and swelling of lymph nodes (lymphadenitis), pain in the toes (gout), wounds, leg ulcers, and eczema.

The taste and odor of fenugreek resembles maple syrup, and it has been used to mask the taste of medicines.

Specification for Fennugreek Seeds (HS CODE: 09109912)

Type:	Machine Cleaned / Machine cleaned Sortexed
Purity:	97% /98%/ 99%
Odour:	Celery and bitter
Colour:	Caramel to light yellow
Moisture:	5% to 7% max
Green Seeds:	2% max
Total ASH:	10% max
Acid insoluble ASH:	1.25% max
Flavour:	Aromatic,bitter
Salmonella:	Absent/25 gms