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 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.
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Product Type:
Raw Material/Extract
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Product Category:
Organics
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Product Sub Category:
Herbs-Spices-Seasonings
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Product Mix Category:
Organic RM powders
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Package Type:
22.68Kg
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good faith for the benefit of the customer: Green Jeeva, LLC., however does not assume
any liability or risk involved in the use of its products since the conditions of use
are beyond our control. Nothing contained herein shall constitute an express or implied
guarantee or warranty with respect to Green Jeeva, LLC’s or their use.
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.
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 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.
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.
We do not accept Irradiated Organic Fenugreek seed Powder to maintain the organic integrity of the product.
No, E.coli & salmonella are absent in this ingredient.
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.
Yes, the heavy metals content are within limit and comply with CA Prop 65 and hence considered safe for human consumption.
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.
Fenugreek seeds, Methi
Common Name
Fenugreek seeds, Methi
Synonyms
Alholva, Chandrika, Greek hay, Greek clover, Bird's foot, Fenugrec, Bockshornsame , Hu lu ba, Trigonella and Bockshornklee, Methi
Biological Source
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family
Fabaceae
Parts Used
Major components
Alkaloids- Pyridine-type, gentianine, trigonelline (up to 0.13%), choline (0.05%). Protein (23–25%) contains high quantities of lysine and tryptophan, free amino acids include -4-hydroxyisoleucine (0.09%), histidine, lysine and arginine, Flavnoids and Sap
Other constituents
Coumarin, 7 lipids (5–8%),8 mucilaginous fibre (50%),8 vitamins (including nicotinic acid) and minerals.
Health categories
Aids in gastrointestinal disorder, pregnancy and metabolic functions.
Description
Fenugreek seed contains not less than 0.2% of 4-hydroxyisoleucine and 0.1% w/w trigonelline, calculated on a dried basis [1].
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