Fenu Greek Gum (Triqonella Foenum) TRIGONELLA FOENUM âGRAECUM
Common Name : Methi / Fenugreek
Plant Parts use : Seeds Leaves, entire plant (S.S. Code 330190 Index )
Content of natural fiber in fenugreek seed :
Dietary fibers are indigestible complex carbohydrate obtained from plants, but essential ingredient in a healthy diet
some are soluble to from gel and others from insoluble roughage. While most fruits and vegetables have insoluble
fibers, legumes (Guar, fenugreek, beans) have soluble fiber. Fenugreek is endospermic; Nearly 50% dry weight of
seeds as well as SDF is edible dietary fiber, making it the height concentration among all natural sources of fiber.
About 30% of SDF (W/W) is gel â forming soluble fibers similar to guar gum, psyllium husk and but bran. The
insoluble fiber (20% of SDF) is bulk-forming like wheat bran.