Trigonella Foenum-graecum Leaf Extract Powder

Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract starts from the leaf of fenugreek, the herb sold as methi, rather than from its seed. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried to a green powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. The seed extract, the saponin-graded seed extract and the milled leaf powder are separate products, so this ratio extract is the leaf-based water concentrate.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0604 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Fenugreek, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Seasonings & Sauces, Water Extracted

Fenugreek Leaf Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Trigonella foenum-graecum L., fenugreek, an annual legume of the Fabaceae with trifoliate leaves. The part used is the leaf. Seeds, which are the better-known fenugreek material, are not part of this ingredient, and neither are stems or roots. Dried fenugreek leaf is sold as kasuri methi in culinary trade.

Leaf and seed are different raw materials. The seed endosperm holds the galactomannan gum, the steroidal saponins and the amino acid derivatives that dominate seed products, while the leaf carries aromatic volatiles, flavonoids, alkaloids such as trigonelline and vitamins, named here as families only. The Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract is not a source of the seed gum.

Fenugreek Leaf Extract vs Seed Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Leaf Extract	Water-extracted and concentrated fenugreek leaf	A leaf-based extract rather than a seed product is specified
Fenugreek Extract Powder	Ratio extract of the seed of the same plant	A seed extract is wanted
Fenugreek Leaf Powder	Dried fenugreek leaf milled to powder	A milled leaf powder with its aroma is wanted
Fenugreek Extract 50% Saponins	Separate seed extract graded by saponin content	A defined saponin grade is the specification

The 10:1 ratio is a concentration step from dried leaf. It does not state a flavonoid or trigonelline figure, and the seed products in the table belong to a different part of the plant. A specification that says seed cannot be filled with this leaf extract, and the reverse holds as well.

The milled leaf keeps its fiber and its maple-like aroma, while the water extract trades part of that aroma for dispersion and low bulk. The seed extracts bring the gum and saponin profile. Buyers who want green leaf identity in a dispersible powder choose this entry, and those who want the seed profile choose from the seed products.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Fenugreek Leaf (Methi)
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Green powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Green Drink Stick Packs

Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract dissolves into a hazy olive-green drink that suits stick packs with citrus, mint and green tea flavors. The leaf has a faint, curry-like sweetness, so flavor choices lean savory-sweet. A dry carrier holds dose evenness from lot to lot.

Vegetarian Capsule Fills

Plant-cellulose capsules take the extract as a green powder after a small flow aid is added. Chlorophyll tones can look mottled through clear shells, so opaque shells hide the color and protect against light. A fill-weight check and a disintegration test close each lot.

Chewable Leaf Tablets

Chewable tablets use the Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract with mannitol, a disintegrant and a flavor that works with its maple-like note. Dry granulation protects the green shade, and hardness is checked on cooled tablets before packing.

Instant Herbal Infusion Powders

Instant powders blend the Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract with fennel, ginger and lemon flavors for a tea-style cup. The leaf note is gentle, and sweetener is optional. Sealing the premix quickly keeps moisture away from the hygroscopic powder.

Spiced Bar Dry Blends

Bars use the Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract in the dry fraction with oats, nuts and warm spices, which echo its curry-like sweetness. The powder goes in before the binder to prevent lumps, and finished bars are checked for color, since chlorophyll tones fade slowly.

Formulation Notes

Trigonella foenum-graecum leaf extract is a green to olive powder with a faint, sweet, maple-like aroma and a mildly bitter taste. The characteristic fenugreek scent is carried by a trace compound called sotolon, and enough of it survives drying for the powder to be recognizable. In water the powder disperses to a hazy green-brown liquid.

Weigh the powder in a dry room because the leaf extract takes up moisture and cakes. Premix with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling, and reseal the pack after each draw. Chlorophyll and phenolics darken with heat and light, so opened packs are kept in a closed container away from strong light.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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