Fenugreek seeds are small, yellow-brown seeds with a slightly bitter taste and strong aroma. They are commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines as a spice and as an herbal supplement. Fenugreek seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, and have potential health benefits including aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, improving milk production in nursing mother, and regulating blood sugar levels.
The spice is exported in its whole and powdered forms as well as in the form of extracted oil which is extensively used in perfumery. The major importers of Indian fenugreek are Saudi Arabia, Japan, Malaysia, USA, The UK, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
