Fenugreek is two products from one plant: the seed, used as a spice and in food processing, and kasuri methi, the dried leaf prized for its aroma. Both are sourced in volume from India by spice houses, food manufacturers and distributors. This guide covers how to specify each so you get clean, aromatic material.
Seeds and leaves are different products
Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) are the whole seed, valued for their flavour and used across food processing. Kasuri methi is the dried leaf of the same plant, a culinary herb used for its distinctive fragrance. They are specified and priced differently, so be clear which one you are buying.
Specifying fenugreek seeds
- Cleaning: machine-cleaned, low foreign matter.
- Moisture: within your storage and food-safety limit.
- Uniformity: consistent seed size and colour.
- Microbial limits: set to your food standard.
See current specifications for fenugreek seeds.
Specifying kasuri methi
For the dried leaf, aroma and colour are the headline quality cues. Well-dried leaf keeps its characteristic fragrance; poorly dried or aged leaf loses it. Specify cleanliness, low moisture, and the leaf grade you need.
Documentation and order
Every lot ships with a COA, with standard export packing in food-grade liners and lot-coded cartons or bags. For the import document set, see how to import herbal ingredients. Send your product, volume and destination and our export desk will confirm MOQ and price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between fenugreek seeds and kasuri methi?
Fenugreek seeds are the whole seed of Trigonella foenum-graecum, used as a spice and in food processing. Kasuri methi is the dried leaf of the same plant, prized for its aroma as a culinary herb. They are different products from one plant.
What do buyers specify for fenugreek seeds?
Purity and cleaning (machine-cleaned, low foreign matter), moisture limits, uniform seed size, and microbial limits for food use, all confirmed on the COA.
What matters most for kasuri methi quality?
Aroma and colour are the key quality cues, along with cleanliness and low moisture. Well-dried leaf keeps its characteristic fragrance.
What is the MOQ and packaging?
MOQ depends on the product and destination. Standard export packing uses food-grade liners in lot-coded cartons or bags. Send your volume and country for a quote.
Specifications vary by crop, season and grade. For current lot specifications, sennosides or lawsone levels, MOQ and pricing to your destination, ask our export desk for a live COA.