Fenugreek leaves/ Methi leaves/Menthi Koora

Scientific Name: *Trigonella foenum-graecum*

Category: Fresh Leafy Vegetable

HSN Code: 07099940

✅ Product Summary:

Fenugreek Leaves, known as Methi in Hindi and Menthi Koora in Telugu, are aromatic green leafy vegetables with small oval leaflets. They are widely grown across India and are valued for their distinctive slightly bitter flavor and medicinal properties. Fenugreek leaves are used fresh or dried, and are known for their ability to purify the blood and aid digestion.

📏 Physical Specifications:

Leaf Structure: Small, trifoliate (3-part) leaves

Leaf Size: 1–2.5 cm long

Stem Length: 10–20 cm (usually soft and tender)

Color: Fresh green leaves with soft, pale green stems

Texture: Soft, tender, slightly fibrous when mature

Aroma: Mild, earthy with a bitter undertone

Moisture Content: High (~85–90%)

Bundle Weight: Typically sold in 100 g – 500 g bunches

🌿 Nutritional & Health Benefits:

Water Content: ~85%

Calories: ~43 kcal per 100 g

Rich In:

Iron (supports blood health)

Calcium (strengthens bones)

Vitamin K (aids blood clotting)

Vitamin C (boosts immunity)

Folate and Vitamin A (supports metabolism and vision)

Health Benefits:

Improves digestion and appetite

Detoxifies the body and purifies blood

Reduces blood sugar levels (diabetes support)

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects

Supports lactation and hormonal balance

📦 Storage & Handling:

Shelf Life:

Room Temperature: 1–2 days (highly perishable)

Refrigerated (4–7°C): 3 to 5 days

Packaging Options:

Perforated Polybags

Plastic crates or cling-wrapped bunches in trays

Standard Pack Size: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, or bulk as required

Handling Instructions:

Keep refrigerated immediately after harvest

Do not wash before storage (retain natural freshness)

Avoid excessive stacking to prevent bruising and wilting

Store in ventilated, moisture-controlled conditions