Funugreek Seeds

ParameterSpecification
Product NameFenugreek Seeds
HS Code09109912
OriginIndia
Botanical NameTrigonella foenum-graecum
FamilyFabaceae
Harvest TimeFebruary to March
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 27 MTS
Appearance/ColorYellowish-brown, hard angular seeds
FormWhole
Aroma / FlavorBitter, slightly maple-like aroma
QualityBold, Sortex, Premium
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.50%
Volatile OilMin. 0.2 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 8.00%

Description

1. Product Overview

Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum), known as Methi Dana in India, are small, golden-yellow seeds with a mildly bitter taste and a distinctive nutty aroma. Renowned for their versatile applications, fenugreek seeds are valued in global cuisines, traditional medicine, and industrial formulations.

As a exporter based in Gujarat, India, we offer machine-cleaned, sortex-quality fenugreek seeds with uniform size and high purity, processed under strict hygienic conditions. Our seeds meet international food safety standards and are suited for both culinary and therapeutic use.


2. Applications

Culinary Uses:

  • Essential ingredient in Indian curries, lentil dishes, pickles, and spice blends like panch phoron

  • Common in Middle Eastern, African, and Southeast Asian cuisines

Medicinal Uses:

  • Supports blood sugar control, digestion, and metabolism

  • Traditionally used to enhance lactation in nursing mothers

  • Employed in Ayurvedic, Unani, and natural medicine systems

Industrial Uses:

  • Incorporated in nutraceuticals, herbal supplements, and functional foods

  • Used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products for its therapeutic benefits


3. Regions & Export Information

Fenugreek is primarily cultivated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. We procure high-grade seeds directly from these farming regions and process them at our Gujarat-based facility, ensuring premium quality and export-ready packaging.

Export Destinations:

  • Asia: UAE, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Indonesia

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil

  • Africa: Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Indian & Foreign Names of Fenugreek Seeds

Indian Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiMethi DanaGujaratiMethi
BengaliMethiMarathiMethi
TamilVendhayamTeluguMenthulu
KannadaMentheMalayalamUluva
PunjabiMethiSanskritMethika

Foreign Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishFenugreek SeedsFrenchGraines de fenugrec
GermanBockshornkleesamenSpanishSemillas de alholva
ArabicHulba (حلبة)RussianPazhitnik
ItalianSemi di fieno grecoChinese葫芦巴 (Hu Lu Ba)
TurkishÇemen tohumuDutchFenegriekzaad

5. Trade & Shipping Details

Payment Terms:

  • 100% L/C at sight with a prime bank

  • T/T: 70% advance, 30% against Bill of Lading (BL) with scanned documents

Pricing Options:

  • FOB: Mundra / JNPT / Chennai Port

  • CIF / CNF terms available upon request

Delivery Timeline:

  • 15 days from the date of signed sales contract

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port and JNPT Port, India

Sample Policy:

  • Free product samples available

  • DHL courier fee payable by buyer