About Product
Fenugreek seed powder is a spice derived from the dried and ground seeds of the fenugreek plant.
It is used in various dishes, from Indian curries to Middle Eastern stews.
It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that is often used to enhance the taste of many dishes. The powder has many health benefits and is commonly used to flavor teas, smoothies, and other recipes.
Fenugreek seed powder is a versatile ingredient that adds flavor and nutrition to many dishes.
Some research suggests that Fenugreek may contain the following constituents:
- Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin A (RAE), Vitamin A (IU)
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine, Glycine
- Alkaloids: Trigonelline
- Polyphenols: Gallic Acid, Phytic Acid
- Steroid saponins: Furostanol, Trigonella
- Volatile
- Sapogenins: Yamogenin, Gitogenin, Tigogenin, Neotigogens
- Other: Phosphates, Lecithin, Nucleo-albumin
Suggested Use: Mix one tablespoon in your favorite juice or smoothie.
Other Preparations:
Tincture: This method can take 15 to 30 days. You will need three items (a mason jar with a cover, the herb/herbs of your choice, and liquid for extracting). The extracting liquid can be alcohol, alcohol/ water combo, vinegar, or vegetable glycerin. Take the product and fill the jar ¾ full, add the liquid of your choice to the very top leaving as little space as possible, and close the jar. Then shake the jar, so everything is well mixed. Give the jar a good shake several times a day. After 15 to 30 days, strain and bottle in glass tincture jars. The length of time you soak the herbs will depend on what you use as an extracting liquid.
Mixing Suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our organic cinnamon and cayenne powders.
Other Names: Alholva, Bird’s Foot, Bockshornklee, Bockshorn same, Chandrika, Egypt Fenugreek, Fenogreco, Foenugraeci Semen, Foenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Greek Hay Seed, Hu Lu Ba, Medhika, Methi, Methika, Sénégrain, Sénégré, Trigonella, Trigonella Foenum, Trigonella -, Trigonella, goats horn.
Parts Used: Fenugreek Seed.
Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum.
Ingredients: Raw Fenugreek Seed Powder.
Origin: Grown and milled in India and packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:
Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.
Bulk Quantities?
Need to order a large quantity of our products? We are happy to help! Please get in touch with our Bulk department to discuss the details.
* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.
Sources & References
1. Bown, D. 1995. Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses . New York: DK Publishing, Inc. 364
2. British Herbal Pharmacopoeia (BHP). 1996. Exeter, U.K.: British Herbal Medicine Association
3. Bruneton, J. 1995. Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants. Paris: Lavoisier Publishing
4. Budavari, S. (ed.). 1996. The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 12th ed. Whitehouse Station, N.J.: Merck & Co, Inc.
5. Deutsches Arzneibuch, 10th ed. (DAB 10). 1991. (With subsequent supplements through 1996.) Stuttgart: Deutscher Apotheker Verlag
6. Duke, J.A. 1997. The Green Pharmacy. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press. 88"“89
7. Grieve, M. 1979. A Modern Herbal. New York: Dover Publications, Inc.
8. Leung, A.Y. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2nd ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
9. McGuffin, M., C. Hobbs, R. Upton, A. Goldberg. 1997. American Herbal Product Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press
10. Nadkarni, K.M. 1976. Indian Materia Medica. Bombay: Popular Prakashan. 1240"“1243
11. Newall, C.A., L.A. Anderson, J.D. Phillipson. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press
12. Sharma, R.D. 1986. Effect of fenugreek seeds and leaves on blood glucose and serum insulin responses in human subjects. Nutr Res 6:1353"“1364
13. Sharma, R.D. et al. 1996. Hypolipidaemic effect of fenugreek seeds: a chronic study in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients. Phytotherapy Res 10:332"“334
14. Tu, G. (ed.). 1992. Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (English Edition 1992). Beijing: Guangdong Science and Technology Press. 236
15. Wichtl, M. and N.G. Bisset (eds.). 1994. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Stuttgart: Medpharm Scientific Publishers
16. Ali, L. et al. 1995. Characterization of the hypoglycemic effect of Trigonella foenum graecum seed [letter]. Planta Med 61(4):358"“360
17. British Herbal Pharmacopoeia (BHP). 1983. Keighley, U.K.: British Herbal Medicine Association
18. British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC). 1949. London: The Pharmaceutical Press
19. Der Marderosian, A. (ed.). 1999. The Review of Natural Products. St. Louis: Facts and Comparisons
20. Duke, J.A. 1985. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton: CRC Press
21. Gupta, R.K. et al. 1986. Minor steroidal sapogenins from fenugreek seeds, Trigonella foenum-graecum. J Nat Prod 49:1153
22. Gupta, R.K., D.C. Thain, R.S. Thakur. 1986. Two furostanol saponins from Trigonella foenum-graecum. Phytochem 25:2205"“2207
23. Hänsel, R., K. Keller, H. Rimpler, G. Schneider (eds.). 1992"“1994. Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5th ed. Vol. 4"“6. Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer Verlag
24. Hardman, R. and F.R. Fazli. 1972. Labelled steroidal sapogenins and hydrocarbons from Trigonella foenumgraecum by acetate, mevalonate and cholesterol feeds to seeds. Planta Med 21(2):188"“195
25. Hardman, R. and K.R. Brain. 1972. Variations in the yield of total and individual 25 - and 25 - sapogenins on storage of whole seed of Trigonella foenumgraecum L. Planta Med 21(4):426"“430
26. Iwu, M.M. 1990. Handbook of African Medicinal Plants. Boca Raton: CRC Press. 253"“254
27. Kapoor, L.D. 1990. Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants. Boca Raton: CRC Press. 327
28. List, P.H. and L. Hörhammer (eds.). 1973"“1979. Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, Vols. 1"“7. New York: Springer Verlag
29. Madaus, G. 1979. Lehrbuch der biologischen Heilmittel. Bde 1"“3, Nachdruck. Hildesheim: Georg Olms
30. Marsh, A.C. et al. 1977. Composition of Foods, Spices, and Herbs: Raw, Processed, Prepared. Agriculture Handbook No. 8"“2. Washington, D.C.: Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
31. Opdyke, D.L.J. 1978. Fenugreek absolute. Food Cosmet Toxicol 16(suppl.1):755"“756
32. Reynolds, J.E.F. (ed.). 1989. Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed. London: The Pharmaceutical Press
33. Rosengarten, F., Jr. 1969. The Book of Spices. Wynnewood, PA: Livingston
34. Sharma, R.D. 1986. An evaluation of hypocholesterolemic factor of fenugreek seeds (T. foenum graecum) in rats. Nutr Rep Int 33:669"“677
35. Sharma, R.D., T.C. Raghuram, N.S. Rao. 1990. Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr 44(4):301"“306
36. Stark, A. and Z. Madar. 1993. The effect of an ethanol extract derived from fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on bile acid absorption and cholesterol levels in rats. Br J Nutr 69(1):277"“287
37. Steinegger, E. and R. Hänsel. 1992. Pharmakognosie, 5th ed. Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer Verlag
38. Yeung, H. 1985. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 1. Los Angeles: Institute of Chinese Medicine
39. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/farmacy2.pl
40.http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/250fg=&man=&lfacet=&count=&max=&sort=&qlookup=&offset=&format=Full&new=&measureby=
* Reviews & Success Stories Disclaimer
Product reviews solely reflect the views and opinions expressed by the contributors and not those of Z Natural Foods. Z Natural Foods does not verify or endorse any claims made in these reviews. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.REFERRAL PROGRAM
Share your personal link to your friends and welcome them with rewards. Claim yours when they make their first purchase.
GIVE
$10 off discount
GET
$10 off discount
Other products in the same category
Beet Root Powder - Organic
$22.79
Ultimate Superfood Fusion
$50.48