Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
• Plant Part: Seed
• Form: Whole seed
• Aroma Profile: Warm, nutty, curry-spice with maple-like notes when simmered
• Suitable For Food And Cosmetic Use: Yes
• Vegan Friendly: Yes
  

• Culinary spice for curries, stews, pickles, and spice blends
• Simmered decoctions in traditional wellness routines
• Sprouting for salads and savoury toppings
• Paste-style external applications in scalp and skin routines
• Gargle-style preparations (spit out)

This product is suitable for:

• Cooks wanting a bold, warming spice with depth
• Herbal cupboards that keep classic simmered-seed botanicals
• Makers preparing simple pastes, rinses, and infusions

This product is not for:

• Those who dislike bitter or strongly aromatic spices
• Delicate blends that need a neutral flavour profile
• Projects that require a completely scent-free ingredient

• As a Herbal Tea (Decoction): Simmer 1 1/2 tsp seeds in 250ml water for 10 minutes, strain, and enjoy warm.
• As a Culinary Spice: Toast lightly, then crush and add to curries, stews, or pickling brines to taste.
• As Sprouts: Soak seeds overnight, rinse well, then sprout in a jar or sprouter, rinsing daily until small tails appear.
• As a Paste or Poultice: Grind or crush seeds, mix with warm water to form a paste, apply to intact skin, then rinse off.
• As a Hair And Scalp Mask: Make a paste with warm water, apply to scalp and hair, leave briefly, then rinse thoroughly.
• Processing Tip: Toasting reduces sharpness and brings out sweeter notes.

• Avoid use during pregnancy.
• If you use blood sugar medication or follow hypoglycaemic treatment, seek professional advice before use and monitor levels.
• Discontinue use if any sensitivity occurs.
• For topical projects, patch test first and avoid the eye area.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• This natural product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Q: Why does fenugreek smell slightly sweet or maple-like when cooked?
A: Heat brings out its characteristic bittersweet aroma, which many people describe as maple-like.

Q: Can fenugreek affect body odour?
A: Some people notice a change in sweat aroma with regular use due to its naturally aromatic compounds.

Q: How can the bitterness be softened in a tea?
A: Simmer gently, strain well, and add honey or combine with ginger or cinnamon.