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Organic Fenugreek Seed Powder

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Fenugreek is an annual plant cultivated worldwide. It belongs to the Fabaceae family. Fenugreek seeds contain the molecule sotolone, which imparts the aroma of fenugreek. Its seeds are used as spice blends, as a flavouring agent, and in traditional medicine. It is a rich source of protein, vitamins A, B, and D, biotin, dietary fibre, and minerals, specifically manganese and iron. The main phytochemicals in fenugreek seeds are flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, choline, inositol, and saponins. The prevalent alkaloid is trigonelline.

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Description

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding 

Fenugreek is an annual plant cultivated worldwide. It belongs to the Fabaceae family. Fenugreek seeds contain the molecule sotolone, which imparts the aroma of fenugreek. Its seeds are used as spice blends, as a flavouring agent, and in traditional medicine. It is a rich source of protein, vitamins A, B, and D, biotin, dietary fibre, and minerals, specifically manganese and iron. The main phytochemicals in fenugreek seeds are flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, choline, inositol, and saponins. The prevalent alkaloid is trigonelline.

Product Type: Raw Material/Extract 
Product Category: Organics 
Product Sub Category: Herbs-Spices-Seasonings 
Product Mix Category: Organic RM powders 
Package Type: 25.00Kg 
Product Spec 
Biological source: Trigonella foenum-graecum 
Shelf Life: 36months 
Plant part used: Seed 
Country Of Origin: India 

Items 

Specification  Test Methods 

Physical Analysis 

   

Description 

Powder  Organoleptic 
Color  Off white to yellow 

Organoleptic 

Odor 

Characteristic  Organoleptic 
Taste  Characteristic 

Organoleptic 

Mesh size 

90% Passes through #40 mesh  USP<786> 
Loss on drying  NMT 10.0% w/w 

USP<731> 

Total ash 

NMT 10.0% w/w  USP<561> 
Total Heavy Metals  NMT 10 ppm 

USP<231> 

Lead 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Arsenic  NMT 1 ppm 

USP<232> 

Mercury 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Cadmium  NMT 0.5 ppm 

USP<232> 

Microbiology Test 

   
Total Plate Count  NMT 100,000 cfu/g 

USP<61> 

Yeast & Mold 

NMT 1000 cfu/g  USP<61> 
E. Coli  Absent 

USP<62> 

Salmonella 

Absent 

USP<62> 


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FAQs

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding 
Fenugreek is an annual plant cultivated worldwide. It belongs to the Fabaceae family. Fenugreek seeds contain the molecule sotolone, which imparts the aroma of fenugreek. Its seeds are used as spice blends, as a flavouring agent, and in traditional medicine. It is a rich source of protein, vitamins A, B, and D, biotin, dietary fibre, and minerals, specifically manganese and iron. The main phytochemicals in fenugreek seeds are flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, choline, inositol, and saponins. The prevalent alkaloid is trigonelline.
Product Type: Raw Material/Extract 
Product Category: Organics 
Product Sub Category: Herbs-Spices-Seasonings 
Product Mix Category: Organic RM powders 
Package Type: 25.00Kg 
Product Spec 
Biological source: Trigonella foenum-graecum 
Shelf Life: 36months 
Plant part used: Seed 
Country Of Origin: India 

Items 

Specification  Test Methods 

Physical Analysis 

   

Description 

Powder  Organoleptic 
Color  Off white to yellow 

Organoleptic 

Odor 

Characteristic  Organoleptic 
Taste  Characteristic 

Organoleptic 

Mesh size 

90% Passes through #40 mesh  USP<786> 
Loss on drying  NMT 10.0% w/w 

USP<731> 

Total ash 

NMT 10.0% w/w  USP<561> 
Total Heavy Metals  NMT 10 ppm 

USP<231> 

Lead 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Arsenic  NMT 1 ppm 

USP<232> 

Mercury 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Cadmium  NMT 0.5 ppm 

USP<232> 

Microbiology Test 

   
Total Plate Count  NMT 100,000 cfu/g 

USP<61> 

Yeast & Mold 

NMT 1000 cfu/g  USP<61> 
E. Coli  Absent 

USP<62> 

Salmonella 

Absent 

USP<62> 

  • What is the ash value of this product?
    Ash value content in the Organic Fenugreek seed Powder, which we provide is below 5%. We accept ash value below 5% because more content of ash value represents more impurities that adversely affect human health when consumed. 
  • Is Organic Fenugreek seed Powder GMO-free?
    Genetically modified organisms may pose significant challenging risks to food safety. We do not accept Organic Fenugreek seed Powder from the farms and facilities where GMO crops are grown and processed. 
  • What is the acceptable Moisture content in the Organic Fenugreek seed Powder which you provide?
    We provide Organic Fenugreek seed Powder with moisture content below 10%. The moisture content of the product facilitates the growth of microorganisms in the product, which in turn increases the risk of biological hazards. Moisture content below 10% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and, in turn, increased shelf life. 
  • What does ash value represent in Organic Fenugreek seed Powder?
    Ash is the residue remaining after the incineration of the drug or plant part. Ash value represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring in the ingredient and adhering to it. It also includes inorganic matter, which helps to identify adulteration. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the addition of inorganic metal salts in the product. Hence, ash value is an important factor. 
  • Is there any pesticide in this product?
    Our Products are tested in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV. The products are tested for pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides. When pesticides are found below the level of detection (LOD), we accept products as Organic in addition to relevant certifications. We do not accept organic material having pesticide content. 
  • Do you provide Irradiated Organic Fenugreek seed Powder?
    We do not accept Irradiated Organic Fenugreek seed Powder to maintain the organic integrity of the product. 
  • Are E.coli & salmonella present in Organic fenugreek seed powder?
    No, E.coli & salmonella are absent in this ingredient. 
  • How do you qualify Organic Fenugreek seed Powder based on heavy metal and why?
    Heavy metals when consumed beyond their limit can be very harmful to health. Hence, we test total heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in our products. These heavy metals by several studies are found to be toxic for human consumption beyond certain limits and are known as carcinogens. We also ensure that our product complies with California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels. Hence, its safe for human consumption. 
  • Is the heavy metals content within a suitable limit as per CA prop 65?
    Yes, the heavy metals content are within limit and comply with CA Prop 65 and hence considered safe for human consumption. 
  • How do you qualify this product based on microbial parameters?
    We ensure that microbial parameters in our products comply with microbial limits as specified by the American Herbal Product Association (AHPA) to prevent and control biological hazards. We generally test total plate count (TPC), Yeast and mold, E Coli & Salmonella in our products. 

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