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Description

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum 

Plant Part Used: Seeds 

Processing Method: Extraction 

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