Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 2

Formulation and evaluation of fenugreek powder as nutraceutical from seeds of Trigonella foenum graecum

Ashokarao Mane College of Pharmacy, Peth, Vadgaon

*Corresponding Author E-mail: chitrarajput1234@gmail.com

Online published on 3 June, 2021.

Abstract

Fenugreek seeds are rich source of protein, minerals, vitamins, gum, fiber, alkaloid, flavonoids, saponin and volatile compounds Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a legume and it has been used as a spice throughout the world to enhance the sensory quality of foods. It is known for its medicinal qualities such as antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, and immunological activities. There for in this study we prepared the fenugreek powder as nutraceutical from seeds of Trigonella foenum graecum. It is evaluated for chemical test, particle size.

Keywords

Nutraceutical, Fenugreek seed