Fenugreek Powder

Fenugreek Powder is produced by milling dried material derived from Trigonella foenum-graecum into ground dried fenugreek seeds. Food processors use this ready-to-dose ingredient for pickles, curry pastes, spice mixtures and flavour ingredients, where it contributes bitter nutty note that develops during roasting without the handling steps associated with whole spices.

One reference quality value is Moisture ≤10% (illustrative target aligned to whole-seed FSSAI guidance). Commercial assessment prioritises grind uniformity, bitterness and seed authenticity. Key analytical parameters may include moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, marker compounds or volatile oil depending on the spice. Mesh figures in the specification are illustrative milling grades; exact particle-size distribution depends on the mill and sieve. Foreign starch, unauthorized colours and other adulterants must not be present; microbiological and residue testing follows importing-country rules.

Because powder loses aroma more quickly than intact spice, low-oxygen exposure, light protection, good sealing and controlled ambient humidity are commercially important. Food-contact liners, batch labels and expiry or packing-date controls allow safer bulk storage and easier receiving inspection. The numerical values shown distinguish published spice benchmarks from optional trade targets.