Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

Golden-yellow, cuboid fenugreek seeds boasting a deeply bitter, maple-like profile. Graded and sortex-cleaned to eliminate impurities. Rapidly gaining global prominence as a leading botanical in the nutraceutical and functional food industries.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Curry powder formulations, pickling spice bases, imitation maple syrup manufacturing, and clinical nutraceutical extracts (testosterone boosters/lactation supplements).

How to Use / Processing

Dry roasted to mellow bitterness before milling; soaked for sprouting; hydro-alcoholic extraction for saponins and dietary fibers.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Methi | Telugu: Menthulu | Tamil: Vendhayam | Malayalam: Uluva | Marathi: Methi | Gujarati: Methi | Bengali: Methi | Kannada: Menthya
Global Markets: Arabic: Hulba | Spanish: Fenogreco | French: Fenugrec | German: Bockshornklee | Mandarin: Hulu Ba (胡芦巴) | Russian: Pazhitnik | Japanese: Fenugurīku | Turkish: Çemen otu | Persian: Shanbalileh | Italian: Fieno Greco | Thai: Luk Sat | Vietnamese: Cỏ ca ri | Korean: Hogno | Indonesian: Kelabat | Portuguese: Feno-grego

Functional & Health Benefits

A metabolic powerhouse. Clinically recognized for lowering blood sugar (anti-diabetic), boosting male/female hormonal health, and exhibiting powerful anti-inflammatory and antifungal markers.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	09109912
Botanical/Scientific Name	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Geographical Origin	India
Primary Varieties / Grade	Machine Cleaned 99%

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 10%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload	22-24 MT
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)