Gujarat & Rajasthan Sourcing Hub
Indian Methi Seeds | Bulk Export Supply | Gujarat, India
JM Masala supplies export-grade fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) from India for international importers, spice distributors, food manufacturers and bulk buyers. Our fenugreek seeds are sourced through established Indian trade networks and processed according to agreed buyer requirements for purity, moisture, appearance, cleaning and packing. Buyers can request product specifications, samples, laboratory documentation and export quotations based on their destination and contract requirements.
JM Masala Trading LLP
Gujarat & Rajasthan, India
0910 99 12 (Whole)
98% – 99.5% Sortex
Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) supplied by JM Masala from Gujarat, India.
Quick Commercial Summary
Fenugreek Seeds · Methi Seeds (મેથી / मेथी)
Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
Gujarat (Mehsana, Patan, Unjha) & Rajasthan
Bold Grade · Semi-Bold Grade · Machine Cleaned
98.0% / 99.0% / 99.5% Sortex Optical Cleaned
Max 10.0% (Standard target 8.0%–9.5%)
Golden yellow to amber brown rhombic seeds
Multi-deck Screening, Destoning, Sortex Sorting
20ft FCL: 20.0–22.0 MT | 40ft FCL: 26.0–27.0 MT
Botanical Identity & Origin
Fenugreek seeds are the hard, angular, rhombic seeds produced within the slender curved pods of the Trigonella foenum-graecum plant, an annual self-pollinating herb of the legume family (Fabaceae). In India, they are known everywhere as Methi or Methi Dana.
Each seed features a distinctive, deep oblique groove dividing it into two unequal halves. They exhibit a warm golden-yellow to light amber-brown hue and possess a potent, complex aroma powered by natural sotolon—the organic lactone responsible for the characteristic maple-like fragrance released when the seeds are gently roasted or brewed.
Beyond traditional culinary usage across curries, pickles, and spice blends, fenugreek seeds are an exceptional industrial raw material. They contain 45% to 50% dietary fiber (predominantly water-soluble galactomannan mucilage), 20% to 25% plant protein, and bioactive steroidal saponins (including diosgenin precursors and 4-hydroxyisoleucine), making them highly sought after by global nutraceutical and functional food formulators.
Commercial Classification
JM Masala supplies fenugreek seeds calibrated according to seed sizing, visual appearance, and intended industrial use:
• 99.5% Minimum Purity
• Max 9.0% to 10.0% Moisture
• Max 0.5% (Foreign Matter <0.2%)
Plump, uniformly sized large rhombic seeds with radiant golden-yellow luster. Virtually free of dark or immature grains, ideal for premium consumer retail packaging, whole spice culinary displays, and European/American specialty spice distribution.
• 99.0% Minimum Purity
• Max 10.0% Moisture
• Max 0.8% Admixture
The global workhorse export grade. High aromatic concentration of natural sotolon with optimal balance of flavor and bulk density, extensively procured for curry powder blending, commercial pickling, and institutional food service.
• 98.0% Minimum Purity
• Max 10.0% Moisture
• Max 1.5% Admixture
Sifted over vibratory fine-mesh screens and destoned to eliminate dirt, sand, and field straw. Cost-effective commercial solution widely imported for industrial cold-milling into fenugreek powder and high-volume curry paste formulations.
• 99.5% Super Clean
• Max 8.5% Moisture
• Max 0.3% Admixture
Specialty lots selected for high natural active phytochemical markers (steroidal saponins, diosgenin precursors, and 4-hydroxyisoleucine) for botanical extraction, pharmaceutical dietary supplements, and blood sugar support capsules.
Technical Parameters
JM Masala provides laboratory-verified commercial specifications for whole Indian Fenugreek seeds. All parameters are verified using standard ISO and ASTA testing procedures:
| Parameter | JM Masala Commercial Specification | Testing Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Fenugreek Seeds | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Common Indian Name | Methi Seeds (મેથી / मेथी) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Botanical Name | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| ITC-HS Code | 0910 99 12 (Whole Seeds) / 0910 99 26 (Ground Powder) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Origin | Gujarat and Rajasthan, India | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Physical Purity | 98.0% / 99.0% / 99.5% Sortex Optical Cleaned | Visual & Gravimetric Separation |
| Moisture Content | Max 10.0% (standard target 8.0% to 9.5%) | ASTA 2.0 / ISO 939 |
| Available Grades | Bold Grade / Semi-Bold Grade / Machine Cleaned FAQ | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Color Profile | Natural yellowish to golden amber brown | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Broken / Damaged Seeds | Below 2.0% maximum | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Foreign Matter (Admixture) | Max 0.5% (Sortex) / Max 1.0% (Machine Cleaned) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Total Ash | Max 7.0% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.25% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Protein Content | 20.0% to 25.0% (natural vegetable protein) | ISO 1871 / Kjeldahl |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 25.0% to 50.0% (rich in galactomannan mucilage) | AOAC Enzymatic-Gravimetric |
| Seed Structure | Hard, compact rhombic grains with characteristic oblique furrow | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Cleaning Standard | Multi-Deck Screening + Gravity Destoning + Sortex Optical Color Sorted | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Microbiological Limits | Salmonella: Absent in 25g; E. Coli: <10 CFU/g | ISO / FDA BAM Standard |
| Pesticide & Residue Limits | Controlled to destination MRLs (EU, US FDA, GCC, Codex) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Shelf Life | 18 to 24 months under cool, dry warehouse storage | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
Geographic Origin
India is the world's leading producer and exporter of fenugreek seeds, with Northern Gujarat and Western Rajasthan accounting for the predominant share of commercial production. The semi-arid climate, cool dry winter nights, and loamy sandy soils of these regions allow fenugreek pods to mature with uniform golden color and concentrated sotolon flavor.
JM Masala operates directly from Unjha, Gujarat—India's foremost commercial hub for seed spices. We source fresh-crop fenugreek arrivals directly from agricultural produce market committees (APMC) across Northern Gujarat (Mehsana, Patan, Harij, Unjha) and regional mandi networks during peak harvest (February through April).
Direct mandi access provides our quality control team the ability to inspect fresh arrivals in person, spot-test moisture, and procure select lots free from rain damage, ensuring high bulk density and brilliant golden luster.
Processing Operations
Raw fenugreek arrives from fields with dried pod pieces, sand, weed seeds, and small stones of similar shape and weight. Achieving 99.0%–99.5% export cleanliness requires calibrated multi-stage physical processing:
Procured directly from agricultural market yards across Northern Gujarat (Mehsana, Unjha, Patan) and Western Rajasthan during the fresh February to April harvest window.
Arrival bags are sampled at the warehouse gate to test moisture stability (<10%), seed hardness, natural golden color retention, and physical admixture before intake.
Raw seeds pass through calibrated multi-deck screens to separate oversized pods, chaff, straw, dust, and undersized fractured grains from the main seed flow.
Gravity separators eliminate small stones, gravel, and field dirt lumps matching seed size and weight, followed by inline rare-earth magnets to catch metallic debris.
High-speed digital optical color sorters inspect each seed individually, using precision pneumatic air nozzles to eject dark, black, discolored, or defective grains.
Finished production batches are tested at accredited laboratories for purity, moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, microbiological criteria, and pesticide residue MRLs.
Seeds are packed in heavy-duty 25kg/50kg food-grade woven PP bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners or 3-ply Kraft paper sacks, protected with container-level desiccants.
Containers are stuffed and sealed under supervision in Gujarat and hauled via direct expressway to Mundra Port or Pipavav Port for swift ocean freight departure.
Quality Assurance
Quality compliance for international food processors, spice mills, and nutraceutical brands requires rigorous monitoring across six core parameters:
Supplied across 98% (Machine Cleaned FAQ), 99% (Sortex Cleaned), and 99.5% (Super Cleaned). Gravimetric testing ensures exact adherence to contractual purity specifications.
Maintaining moisture below 10.0% is vital to avoid mold formation, mycotoxins, and enzymatic degradation during long maritime ocean crossings across the tropics.
Natural golden-yellow to amber-brown color profile. We sort mechanically and optically without any synthetic polishing, water washing, or artificial colorants.
Controlled below 0.5% in Sortex lots and 1.0% in machine-cleaned grades. Gravity destoners ensure zero gravel, field stones, mud lumps, or foreign agricultural seeds.
Tested at accredited NABL labs via LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS to ensure compliance with destination MRLs (EU pesticide regulations, US FDA defect action levels, Codex standards).
Certified Salmonella-free in 25g, E. Coli < 10 CFU/g, and compliant with international yeast, mould, and total plate count standards for commercial food manufacturing.
Logistics & Stowage
Fenugreek seeds are hard, dense, compact grains with a high bulk density of 750 to 800 g/L. This enables high-efficiency container loading without running out of volumetric room:
1. Food-Grade Woven PP Bags (25 kg / 50 kg)
Heavy-duty polypropylene woven bags with heat-sealed polyethylene inner liners, the global industry benchmark for moisture protection and mechanical durability.
2. Multi-Wall Kraft Paper Sacks (25 kg / 50 kg)
3-ply food-grade Kraft paper with inner barrier lining, widely requested by automated food factories and spice blenders in Europe and North America.
3. 1,000 kg (1 MT) FIBC Bulk Jumbo Bags
Heavy-duty big bags with top duffle, bottom discharge spout, and corner lifting loops, engineered for automated spice mills and industrial nutraceutical extraction plants.
4. Custom Branded Private Label Pouches (100g to 1kg)
Pre-printed stand-up zipper pouches with barcodes and multi-language nutrition labeling for retail supermarket chains and consumer spice brands.
Industrial Applications
Supplied across key global culinary, industrial food processing, and nutraceutical ingredient sectors:
An indispensable base component in commercial curry powders, garam masala, sambar masala, and rasam blends, providing grounding bitter-sweet depth and rich aroma.
Whole and crushed fenugreek seeds act as a natural preservative and essential flavoring agent in traditional Indian mango pickles, lime chutneys, and vinegar brines.
Rich in 4-hydroxyisoleucine, steroidal saponins, and water-soluble galactomannan fiber, widely encapsulated for dietary glucose management and wellness teas.
Cleaned semi-bold and machine-cleaned seeds are cold-milled into pure 50-70 mesh fenugreek powder for snack seasonings, savory batters, and sauce bases.
Trade Compliance
Every fenugreek consignment shipped by JM Masala includes a comprehensive regulatory and commercial export documentation package:
Phytosanitary certificate
Official verified documentation
Fumigation certificate
Official verified documentation
NABL lab COA
Official verified documentation
Certificate of Origin
Official verified documentation
APEDA certificate
Official verified documentation
Commercial invoice
Official verified documentation
Packing list
Official verified documentation
Bill of Lading
Official verified documentation
Buyer Guide
JM Masala provides a streamlined, transparent procurement procedure for international B2B buyers:
Submit your required grade (Bold, Semi-Bold, Sortex 99%), packaging format, and destination port.
We provide a formal proforma quotation (FOB Mundra or CIF) and dispatch representative 250g–500g physical samples.
Upon order confirmation, seeds undergo mechanical cleaning, destoning, Sortex optical grading, and NABL COA testing.
Containers are inspected, stuffed, sealed, and dispatched to Mundra Port with full export clearance documents.
Buyer Inquiries
Direct, factual answers to common questions about Indian fenugreek seed export, commercial grades, specifications, and procurement:
JM Masala is an Indian spice exporter supplying export-grade fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) for international bulk buyers, food manufacturers, and spice distributors from Gujarat, India. Product specifications, cleaning standards, packaging, and export documentation are agreed according to the buyer's destination requirements.
In India, fenugreek seeds are widely known as 'Methi' or 'Methi Dana' in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi. In southern states, they are known as 'Vendhayam' in Tamil and 'Menthulu' in Telugu.
The botanical name of fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum L., an annual legume plant belonging to the family Fabaceae.
There is no difference. 'Methi seeds' is the authentic Indian regional name, while 'fenugreek seeds' is the English international commercial name for the exact same botanical seed spice (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
JM Masala sources fenugreek seeds through established agricultural trade networks across Northern Gujarat (Mehsana, Patan, Unjha) and contiguous growing tracts in Western Rajasthan during peak harvest arrivals.
JM Masala supplies Fenugreek Seeds in 98% Machine Cleaned FAQ, 99% Sortex Cleaned, and 99.5% Super Cleaned optical grades. The exact purity specification is confirmed against the buyer's agreed contract parameters.
Our export commercial specifications calibrate moisture at maximum 10.0%, with standard lots typically tested between 8.0% and 9.5% to ensure shelf stability, prevent fungal growth, and preserve the seed's characteristic aroma during ocean transit.
We offer Bold Grade (large plump rhombic seeds with uniform golden luster for premium retail packs), Semi-Bold Grade (standard export grade for spice blending and food service), and Machine Cleaned FAQ Grade (for industrial powder grinding and oil extraction).
Yes. JM Masala supplies bulk fenugreek seeds in 20ft FCL (~20.0 to 22.0 Metric Tons) and 40ft FCL (~26.0 to 27.0 Metric Tons) container loads, as well as combined multi-spice container shipments with cumin, coriander, fennel, and sesame.
Fenugreek seeds are hard, compact, dense rhombic grains with a high bulk density of approximately 750 to 800 g/L. This heavy bulk density allows container payloads of up to 20 to 22 Metric Tons in a standard 20ft FCL container without exceeding volumetric space.
Raw fenugreek seeds undergo multi-deck vibratory screening to separate pods and straw, air aspiration for dust elimination, gravity destoning to extract stones of matching size, and digital high-resolution Sortex optical color sorting to remove discolored or defective grains.
We supply fenugreek in 25kg and 50kg food-grade woven polypropylene (PP) bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners, multi-wall Kraft paper sacks, 1,000 kg FIBC jumbo totes, and custom private-label retail pouches (100g to 1kg).
Yes. Commercial importers and food industrial buyers can contact JM Masala to request representative physical samples (250g to 500g) along with laboratory specification sheets prior to confirming bulk contracts.
Yes. Every commercial export consignment is accompanied by an accredited NABL laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying purity, moisture, ash, microbiological criteria, and destination-specific pesticide residue MRLs.
Buyers can submit an export inquiry via our website contact form or directly through WhatsApp (+91 91067 66041) stating required grade (Bold, Semi-Bold, or Sortex 99%), packaging type, destination port, and delivery terms (FOB Mundra or CIF).
HACCP Certified
ISO 22000
APEDA Registered
Spice Board RCMC
FSSAI Licensed
IEC Registered
Contact JM Masala's trade desk in Gujarat for representative samples, technical specification sheets, laboratory test reports, and competitive FOB Mundra or CIF ocean freight quotations.
