Fabstor is a certified B2B exporter and bulk supplier of premium Indian Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum / Methi Dana), catering to spice importers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, nutraceutical extractors, and culinary blenders across the USA, Europe, Middle East (GCC), and Asia-Pacific. Sourced directly from India’s primary fenugreek belts in Rajasthan (Kota, Pratapgarh, Jodhpur)—which produce over 80% of India’s total crop—as well as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, our seeds undergo multi-stage pre-cleaning, gravity separation, and Sortex optical sorting.
Backed by a 50+ year parent supply legacy (Laxmi Group, est. 1975), we export high-purity (99.5%) whole seeds rich in natural bioactive diosgenin and 4-hydroxyisoleucine via FCL and consolidated mixed-spice LCL shipments.
| Product Parameter | Details |
| Product Name | Whole Dried Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana) |
| Botanical Name | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. |
| Origin & Belts | Rajasthan (Kota, Pratapgarh, Nimbahera), Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Colour & Appearance | Natural uniform golden-yellow to yellowish-brown rhombic/angular seeds |
| Aroma & Flavor | Strong, bittersweet, characteristic maple-like celery aroma with a pleasant bitter finish |
| Active Bioactive (Diosgenin) | 0.8% – 1.8%+ (Key steroidal sapogenin for pharma & nutraceutical use) |
| Volatile Essential Oil | 2.0% – 4.0% v/w (Steam distillation method) |
| Protein & Soluble Fiber | High protein (23%–26%) · Galactomannan dietary fiber (25%–30%) |
| Moisture Content | Max 8.0% – 10.0% (Controls moisture to eliminate transit sweating & mold) |
| Purity Available | 99.5% Sortex Clean (Premium Grade), 99% Machine Cleaned, 98% FAQ |
| Extraneous Foreign Matter | < 0.50% (Sortex Grade) / < 1.00% (Machine Cleaned) |
| Broken / Split Seeds | < 1.0% max (Sortex optical sorted) |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture) |
| Container Loading | Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 22–24 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 26–27 MT |
| Buyer Type | Bulk spice importers, wholesalers, pharmaceutical extractors, curry blenders |
| Commercial Grade | Purity Level | Foreign Matter (Max) | Broken Seeds (Max) | Primary Commercial Application |
| Super Premium (Sortex 99.5%) | 99.50% Min | < 0.50% | < 0.5% | Supermarket retail packaging, pharma diosgenin extraction, dietary supplements |
| Eagle Grade (Sortex 99%) | 99.00% Min | < 1.00% | < 1.0% | Mainstream spice retail, pickle manufacturing, culinary curry blends |
| Standard Clean (98% FAQ) | 98.00% Min | < 2.00% | < 2.0% | Commercial spice milling, oleoresin extraction, animal feed supplements |
| Industrial / Distillation Grade | 95.00% – 97.00% | < 3.00% – 5.00% | Variable | Essential oil extraction, industrial galactomannan gum processing |
Fabstor offers flexible packaging options for bulk and FCL Fenugreek Seed shipments:
10kg, 25kg, 50kg, and 100kg poly-lined food-grade PP woven bags, multi-wall kraft paper sacks, or jute bags.
100g, 200g, 500g, and 1kg stand-up zipper pouches and clear PET jars tailored to destination labeling compliance.
20ft FCL carries approx. 22–24 MT; 40ft FCL carries approx. 26–27 MT; mixed-spice LCL consolidations available.
The primary bioactive compound sought by nutraceutical buyers for hormonal health and diabetes management; higher concentration reflects prime harvesting.
Sortex optical sorting (99.5%) eliminates weed seeds, mud balls, stones, and discolored black seeds that regular sieves cannot separate.
Healthy new-crop seeds exhibit a clean, shiny golden hue; dark brown or dull seeds indicate old carryover crop or improper drying.
Essential for seed spices to prevent moisture sweating, microbial activity, and clumping during sea transit.
We supply 100% steam-sterilized (ETO-free) fenugreek verified by NABL lab reports to satisfy strict EU Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).
Rajasthan produces over 80% of India's fenugreek, offering superior seed hardness, rich golden color, and higher bioactive diosgenin.
Sortex 99.5% uses optical cameras to eliminate discolored seeds and foreign matter for retail packing, while 98% is used for bulk grinding.
Yes; we offer steam-sterilized, ETO-free fenugreek seeds validated by NABL laboratory COAs for full EU and US-FDA compliance.
Yes; regularly consolidated with Cumin, Fennel, Carom Seeds, Turmeric, and Coriander under a single Bill of Lading.
As a dense seed cargo, a 20ft container loads approx. 22–24 MT, while a 40ft container carries approx. 26–27 MT.
Salem, Erode & Nizamabad varieties
Guntur & Teja, by heat and colour
Sound whole nutmeg, with or without shell
Quills and split, by length and grade
B2B merchant exporter of Indian spices, grocery, FMCG & oleoresins since 1975 |
Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh):
Laxmi tiles & Pipes word no.28, Gondia Road, Balaghat, MP – 481001
Mumbai Address: Gupta Compound, Near Jai Mataji weigh Bridge, opp: LRC company, Turbhe, MIDC, Navi Mumbai – 400 705
