Emerald Seed Products now makes Fenugreek PhytoExtract available to flavoring extractors and formulators in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields who require a concentrated source of fenugreek phytonutrients. This ground fenugreek powder is the most effective and economical way to gain access to all of the natural fenugreek flavor, oleoresin, and healthy nutrients found in fenugreek.

Fenugreek PhytoExtract is derived from the cotyledon of proprietary Canadian grown fenugreek seed. This product is a good source of concentrated fenugreek phytonutrients, the beneficial naturally occurring plant chemicals found in whole fenugreek seed. Emerald Seed Products uses patented technology to isolate the natural, healthful phytonutrients contained in the fenugreek cotyledon. Fenugreek This concentrated product provides enhanced levels of all of the natural, healthful phytonutrients, and the flavors and oil found in fenugreek seed.

Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) is a drought tolerant annual legume grown in Canada. Fenugreek seeds are small, slightly irregular shaped, yellow-beige in color, and have a strong, bitter taste. Emerald Seed Products utilizes proprietary, specialized technology to extract phytonutrients from fenugreek seeds. PhytoExtract is produced with a natural non-chemical process system using only pure water for extraction.

Fenugreek seeds are on the USA, GRAS list (Generally Regarded as Safe) and have a long record of safe use in the spice industry. Fenugreek PhytoExtract from Emerald is manufactured in our production facility under audited Good Manufacturing Practices with Kosher and Organic certification. Fenugreek seed which is the raw material used for Fenugreek PhytoExtract is locally grown under identity preserved contracts with full traceability to the originating farm. Suppliers are subject to on-farm food safety review to insure that raw materials are of the highest quality and purity.

Fenugreek PhytoExtract Properties

The primary phytonutrients in fenugreek are saponins and 4 hydroxy-isoleucine (4OH-ile).

Fenugreek Saponins
Diosgenin and up to 10 different saponins are found in fenugreek seed. Research references report the beneficial metabolic effects of saponins, particularly for cholesterol reduction. Saponins are, in part hydrolyzed into sapogenins in the digestive tract. Fenugreek saponins along with sapogenins are implicated in the observed hypocholesterolemic effect of fenugreek seeds. Also, these saponins can be utilized in natural estrogen/ progesterone products, and in natural hormone replacement products.

4 Hydroxy-isoleucine (4OH-ile)
Unique to fenugreek, this phytonutrient is an unusual amino acid known for its insulin stimulating effect. It has been shown to stimulate the pancreas and is also utilized in sport nutrition to enhance muscle recovery time.

Fenugreek PhytoExtract Applications

Fenugreek PhytoExtract is economical for flavor extraction. The concentrated fixed oil from fenugreek – oleoresin – has long been prized by flavoring manufactures as primary source for extraction of “artificial maple syrup” flavorings. Fenugreek PhytoExtract is a very economical starting material for maple-flavoring extraction because it is concentrated. As a ground powder, it saves whole-seed processing costs. The increased oil content in this product makes it a very attractive alternative to whole fenugreek seed.

Fenugreek PhytoExtract is an economical source of fenugreek phytonutrients for the nutraceutical and natural health industry. Bio-medical research and the natural health product industry have long recognized that fenugreek contains valuable phytonutrients with significant potential for utilization in natural health products.

Fenugreek PhytoExtract is available in most types of packaging for customers’ convenience. Fenugreek PhytoExtract is stable under recommended storage conditions and every batch is tested to meet stringent quality standards.