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Fenugreek, Dried Fenugreek, Dried

Latin Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Family: Leguminosae

 
Description

Fenugreek seeds have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes and were highly values by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The ground seeds give a maple flavour to confectioneries while the powder is used to spice curries. Fenugreek is also used to make cattle food and hay more flavourful.