Description
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC by QAI in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program Guidelines and CERTIFIED KOSHER by EarthKosher. GMP CERTIFIED: cGMP Compliant (current Good Manufacturing Practices). 100% NATURAL - No known pesticides were used to grow this product. This product is free of any additives or preservatives. No solvents were used to produce this product, nor excipients.
- COMMON USES: CULINARY: Add to curries, stews, sauces or combine with other spices to make custom seasoning blends. Powdered fenugreek seed is used in a variety of cuisines to enhance the flavor of curries and other foods. COSMETIC: Use "neat" in poultices or infuse in oil for use in toiletries and cosmetics. INDUSTRIAL: Fenugreek is used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce synthetic steroid hormones. It is also used as a food additive and fragrance.
- 1 LB BULK PACKAGING: Come in 1 pound bag, which equates to approximately 3.5 cups. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India.
- ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Saponins, Mucilage, Vitamins A, B, and C.
- APPEARANCE & AROMA: Light powder with a fragrance similar to caramel. Flavor is compared to maple syrup. Blends with warm spices with strong flavor, such as cumin and coriander.
Fenugreek, also known as Bird's Foot and Greek Clover, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean and Asia that produces highly aromatic seeds. The foliage and the seed of the plant are important agricultural crops and are featured in the cuisines of the region. In cooking, the bittersweet flavor of the seed improves with dry roasting or pan frying. Powdered fenugreek seed is usually blended with other spices and herbs to produce seasoning mixes for soups, sauces, stews and curries.Fenugreek seed is also used as a food additive and flavoring in maple syrup. The seed is a source of natural diosgenin, which is used to manufacture synthetic estrogen. Fenugreek seeds are harvested during the fall. The wide variety of uses for fenugreek make it a fascinating and valued plant. STORAGE TIP: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
