الحلبة

🌿 Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Also known as: Methi Seeds, Hulba, حلبة

📝 General Description

Fenugreek seeds are the dried, golden-yellow seeds of the Trigonella foenum-graecum plant. Known for their strong aroma and slightly bitter taste, these seeds are widely used in culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Rich in fiber and bioactive compounds, fenugreek has been valued for its digestive and medicinal properties since ancient times.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Yellow to amber

Shape: Angular, cuboid seeds

Odor: Distinctive, pungent, maple-like aroma

Taste: Bitter, nutty, slightly sweet

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

🧪 Chemical Properties

Saponins: 2%–5%

Flavonoids: Present

Fixed Oil Content: 6%–8%

Volatile Oil Content: < 1%

Alkaloids (Trigonelline): Present

pH (aqueous extract): 5.5 – 7.0

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 320–340 kcal

Protein: 23–25 g

Fat: 6–8 g

Carbohydrates: 50–60 g

Fiber: 25–30 g

Iron: 30–35 mg

Calcium: 170–190 mg

Magnesium: 190–210 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with international food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Free from artificial additives, colorants, or preservatives

Carefully cleaned, sorted, and machine-graded

Non-GMO and non-irradiated

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Available in jute, polypropylene bags, or as per customer requirement

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sunlight

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Culinary spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisine

Used in spice blends (e.g., curry powders, pickling spices)

Herbal remedy for digestion, blood sugar control, and lactation support

Ingredient in cosmetic formulations for hair and skin

Functional food and dietary supplement

📞 Contact

Eng. NADA HEMDAN, export official

🌐 Website:https://cropskingdom.com/

📧 Email:sales@cropskingdom.com

📧 Email: export@cropskingdom.com

📧 Email:social@cropskingdom.com

📱 WhatsApp:‪+201158129882

📱 WhatsApp:  +201158124557