Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana)
Fenugreek seeds contain a notable amount of protein, making them a good plant-based protein source. Protein is essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall body function. These seeds are high in dietary fiber, including both soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber is crucial for digestive health, promoting regular bowel movements, and helping to lower cholesterol levels. Fenugreek seeds are a good source of minerals such as iron, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Iron is essential for red blood cell production and oxygen transport, while magnesium plays a role in muscle function and bone health.
Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana) advantages
Protein and Minerals
Galactomannan
Amino Acids
Essential Oils
fenugreek
Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana) usage
Spice in Cooking
Whole or Ground
Tempering/Tadka
Sprouted Fenugreek
Pickles and Preserves
Breads and Baked Goods
Fenugreek seeds contain vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as niacin (vitamin B3) and riboflavin (vitamin B2). These vitamins play various roles in maintaining overall health, including supporting immune function and energy metabolism. Fenugreek seeds are rich in phytonutrients such as flavonoids, saponins, and alkaloids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds may help protect against chronic diseases and promote overall well-being. Fenugreek seeds contain several essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins that the body cannot produce on its own. These amino acids are necessary for various physiological processes, including muscle repair and hormone production.
Product type
Whole spices
Packging Type
Standerd pack, pp bag, as per requirement
Fenugreek is a savoury spice which goes well with meat or vegetables. The little yellow seeds contain Galactomannan which is helpful in slowing down the sugar absorption rate into our blood. It is also good for lactating mothers, people suffering from loss of taste, and anaemia.
Fenugreek, being botanically called as Trigonella foenum-graecum is also known as “Methi” in Hindi. Fenugreek is an edible seed and hence its isolated gum is the latest addition to the list of galactomannan gums. Fenugreek is an annual crop, mainly cultivated in India. Fenugreek gums was not used in industries till 1990 but after that fenugreek had dual use by removing the spice and other components and separate the unique galactomannan which is also known as fenugreek gum powder to be used in the industries. Currently fenugreek gum is having high demand as it is having considerable amount of applications in industries. Fenugreek being an annual legume plant is native to the Mediterranean region but is also grown in Middle East, Asia and Africa. India is an important exporter of Fenugreek seeds. Moreover, in India fenugreek is used as a spice as well as in medicines also.
Applications of Fenugreek Gum Powder:
Due to the presence of galactomannan in high proportion as the major component, in fenugreek gum powder, it has the quality of controlling blood sugar and blood lipid. So, it is considered very good for obesity and diabetic patients. Fenugreek gum powder also helps in reducing cholesterol, hypertension and chance of heart attack. Fenugreek gum powder also has the distinctive properties due to which the level of sugar in the blood can be lowered. Due to so many medicinal properties, fenugreek gum powder is used in tablet and capsules. It is also used in weight control formulation and other diet food.
Fenugreek, popularly known as methi in several regions of India, is extensively used both as a condiment and a herb.
Having originated in Asia and Mediterranean regions, it is greatly valued in India, Egypt, Greece and Italy for its flavouring and medicinal properties. In India, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab are the leading states involved in fenugreek cultivation.
This robust herb has light green leaves, is 30-60 cms tall and produces slender, beaked pods, 10-15 cm long. Each pod contains 10-20 small hard yellowish-brown seeds, which are smooth and oblong, about 3mm long, each grooved across one corner, giving them a hooked appearance. In India, it is grown extensively in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab.
It is a cold season crop and is fairly tolerant to frost and very low temperature. The herb is a characteristic ingredient in some curries and chutneys and the fenugreek extract is used to make imitation maple syrup. Owing to its high nutritive contents, it is an important ingredient used in vegetable and dal dishes consumed in India.
