Fenugreek

About Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds have a paradoxical flavour — bitter raw but deeply aromatic and complex when cooked. The characteristic maple syrup aroma comes from sotolon. Found in Tutankhamun's tomb. India is the world's largest producer. The seeds are used medicinally, culinarily and cosmetically.

Health Benefits

• •Galactin compounds are proven galactagogues — significantly boost breast milk supply
• •Diosgenin is a pharmaceutical precursor for synthetic sex hormones
• •Shown to reduce fasting blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients
• •Soluble fibre slows carbohydrate absorption and reduces cholesterol

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •Essential in pickle masalas (achaar) — provides bitterness that balances sourness
• •South Indian sambar powder and rasam powder base
• •Sprouts used as a nutritious salad ingredient
• •Fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) dried separately for culinary use

Processing & Grades

Harvested mechanically, threshed and cleaned. Machine-sorted by colour (yellow to golden-brown). Available whole, split or powdered. Minimum diosgenin content certified for pharmaceutical grade.