Uses: Fenugreek saponin is rich in diosgenin, used as starting material for semisynthetic steroids. Also, this concentrate has been used in some parts of world as appetite stimulant (1), to control cholesterol levels (2) and more. This has also been used to increase body weight by increasing lean body mass. Considered very useful as a pro-estrogen in managing menopause and PMS. The powder is rich in Anti-oxidants of Fenugreek seeds (3). Detailed chemical analysis has been elucidated. Qualitative analysis performed by HPLC.
Contraindications-
Early pregnancy, and Menstruation. Traditionally
known to increase risk of fetal loss and increase menstrual bleeding.
| Product Code | SteFenS | SteFenM |
| Description | Free-flowing Yellow Powder | Free-flowing Brownish Yellow Powder |
| Taste | Bitter | Bitter |
| Aroma | Intense Maple Syrup Flavor | Intense Maple Syrup Flavor |
| Excipients | Fenugreek seed powder | Maltodextrin |
| Ash | NMT 3% | NMT 3% |
| Moisture | NMT 12% | NMT 10% |
| Acid insoluble ash | NMT 0.5% | NMT 0.5% |
| Dietary Fiber | NMT 20% | NMT 0.5% |
| Solubility (water) | NLT 90% | NLT 99% |
| Bulk Density | 0.5 - 0.7 g/cc | 0.5 - 0.7 g/cc |
| Saponin | NLT 24% | NLT 20% |
| Residual Solvent | NMT 5ppm | NMT 5ppm |
| Solvent | Alcohol | Alcohol |
| Protein | NMT 16% | NMT 2% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | NMT 10 ppm |
| Microbiology | ||
| Total count | NMT 1000 cfu/g | NMT 1000 cfu/g |
| Pathogens | Absent | Absent |
| Yeast/Mold | NMT 100 /g | NMT 100 /g |
| Packaging | 25 kg in polybag-lined drums |
| Custom Orders | 1. Custom blends/ premixes with herbs, anti-caking agents etc.
available- Min order 250 kg
2. Capsules of 500 mg (200 mg to 240 mg ) saponin/ cap.- Min order 1 Million Clear Hrdgel caps. 3. Capsules 750 mg (300 mg369- to 360 mg) saponin / cap.- Min order 1 Million Clear Hrdgel caps. |
| Origin | Product manufactured in India. |
| Lead Time | Variable with Order Volume. |
1. Petit PR et al., Effects of fenugreek seed extract on feeding
behavious in the rat: metabolic-endocrine correlates. Pharmacol Biochem
Behav, 1993 Jun; Vol 45 (2): 369-374
2. Stark A & Madar Z. The effect of an ethanol extract derived
from fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, on bile acid absorption and
cholesterol levels in rats. Br J Nutr 1993 Jan; Vol 69 (1)
3. Singh J et al., Changes in the anti-nutritional factors of
developing seeds and pod walls of fenugreek. Plant Foods Hum Nutr, 1994
July, Vol 46 (1): 77-84