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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.

Description

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 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.

FAQs

The ash value content in the Organic Fenugreek seed Powder we provide is below 5%. We accept ash value below 5% because more content of the ash value represents more impurities that adversely affect human health when consumed.

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.

We provide Organic Fenugreek seed Powder with moisture content below 5%. 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 5% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and, in turn, increased shelf life.

Ash is the residue remaining after incinerating the drug or plant part. Ash value represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring and adhering to the ingredient. It also includes inorganic matter, which helps to identify adulteration. An ash value greater than 5% indicates the product’s addition of inorganic metal salts. Hence, ash value is an essential factor.

Our Products are tested in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV. The products are tested for pesticides per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides. When pesticides are found below the detection (LOD) level, we accept products as Organic in addition to relevant certifications. We do not accept organic material having pesticide content.

We do not accept Irradiated Organic Fenugreek seed Powder to maintain the product’s organic integrity.

No, E.coli & salmonella are absent in this ingredient.

Heavy metals, when consumed beyond their limit, can harm health. Hence, our products test total heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. 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 our product complies with California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels. Hence, it’s safe for human consumption.

Yes, the heavy metal content is within the limit. It complies with CA Prop 65 and is considered safe for human consumption.

We ensure that microbial parameters in our products comply with microbial limits specified by the American Herbal Product Association (AHPA) to prevent and control biological hazards. Our products generally test total plate count (TPC), Yeast and mould, E. coli & Salmonella.