Fenugreek Absolute

Latin name :

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Botanical profile :

Fenugreek is a plant of the Fabaceae family and the genus Trigonella.

Geographic origin :

Fenugreek is originated in Greece where it was used mainly for livestock feeding. Today, this plant is present all over the world but mainly in the Mediterranean region and in South-West Asia. India, and more particularly the state of Rajasthan, dominates world production and consumption.

Chemotypes :

The genus Trigonella contains more than fifty different species.
The variety foenum-graecum is mainly cultivated for its seeds.
The variety T. corniculata is interesting for its leaves.

Extraction process :

Fenugreek (or trigonella) is a perennial plant that grows all year but is harvested from May to October. 10 to 20 seeds are present in the fruits and are the part that is treated in perfumery. These seeds can be crushed and dried before the steam distillation to obtain an essential oil, or treated fresh with hexane to extract a concrete that is diluted in alcohol to precipitate the waxes after the glazing. After the filtration, the alcohol evaporates and the absolute is collected, with a more roasted and powerful smell.

Major Components :

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