Botanic specificity
Seeds of fenugreek spice have medicinal properties such as hypocholesterolemic, lactation aid, antibacterial, gastric stimulant, for anorexia, antidiabetic agent, galactogogue, hepatoprotective effect and anticancer. The medicinal value of fenugreek seeds is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts as well as in Greek and Latin pharmacopoeia. It contains hundreds of phytochemical constituents, including: Saponins (Furostanol saponins) amino acids and alkaloids
Traditional use
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is an annual plant belongs to the family Leguminosae. It is the famous spices in human food.
Consumer trend
Fenugreek is very popular and widely used in the Indian subcontinent because of its unique properties and health benefits. It is widely used in a variety of applications in the food industry. The high demands of natural food ingredients by food manufacturers to fulfill the needs of health-conscious consumers are also contributing to the growth of the global Fenugreek market.
BKD solutions
We source our fenugreek extract in India and perform our analysis to secure the authenicity and quality of the actif content in our factories in Zhejiang.
Sourcing challenge
BOTANICAL ORIGIN
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Seed
BIOACTIVES
Furostanol Saponins 50%
CULTIVATED
India
APPEARANCE
Yellow to Brown
SAFETY & QUALITY
GMO free
BSE/TSE free
allergen free
low PAH
SHELF LIFE
2 years
TASTE
Bitter taste
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in water
PACKAGING MATERIAL
25 kg
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Kosher, Halal
SUGGESTED SERVING
800 mg/day