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Fenugreek

What is Fenugreek?

Fenugreek is a a green plant that is used as an herb and a spice. [1]


History

The name fenugreek or foenum-graecum is from Latin for "Greek hay". Zohary and Hopf note that it is not yet certain which wild strain of the genus Trigonella gave rise to the domesticated fenugreek but believe it was brought into cultivation in the Near East. [1]

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Products containing Fenugreek


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Fenugreek - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Fenugreek Extract
Fenugreek Flakes
Fenugreek Leaves
Fenugreek Powder
Fenugreek Seed
Fenugreek Seed Extract
Fenugreek Seeds
Kasuri Methi
Trigonella Foenum

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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