Sports & Energy · Core range
Fenugreek Extract
Trigonella foenum-graecum · Seed
Chinese name: 胡芦巴提取物
Fenugreek seed extract standardized to 4-hydroxyisoleucine, for sports, metabolic, and daily wellness formulas.
Reviewed October 2026 · Specification PDF ↓ · Method: HPLC →
50%
4-Hydroxyisoleucine
1 kg
Minimum order
1–7 days
Indicative lead time
1 kg foil pouch
Standard packing
Specification
What the certificate will report
| 4-Hydroxyisoleucine | 50% (HPLC) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Seed |
| Extraction | Water–ethanol |
| Particle size | 80 mesh, other sizes on request |
| HS heading | 1302.19 (6-digit, indicative) |
| Regulatory note | Fenugreek seed extract; food/allergen and hormone-claim review. |
| Marker compounds | 4-Hydroxyisoleucine, saponins |
| Appearance | Light brown to brown powder |
| Solubility | Water-soluble; strong bitter taste |
| Standard packaging | 1 kg foil pouch · 25 kg fiber drum · 5 kg carton |
| Minimum order | 1 kg |
| Indicative lead time | 1–7 days |
The method behind the marker value matters as much as the number. Read how it works, what it proves, and where it stops.
Method guide →Specifications are confirmed in writing before quotation. Lead times start after specification and packaging approval, not after the first email.
Application
Where this grade fits
- Pre-workout powders
- Recovery blends
- Sports capsules
- Functional beverages
Available forms
Packing options
Application guides
What to confirm before ordering
- 4-Hydroxyisoleucine and fenugreek saponins are different specifications; state which one is claimed.
- The taste is bitter and maple-like; taste-masking should be tested before a beverage launch.
Documentation
Released with every lot
- Batch-specific certificate of analysis against the agreed specification
- Technical data sheet with source, part, carrier, and storage
- Safety data sheet in the 16-section format
- Allergen and GMO statements signed for the batch
- Origin and traceability record linking herb lot and manufacturing lot
- Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade and facility are covered
Buyer questions
Practical answers
What is Fenugreek Extract standardized to, and how is it measured?
4-Hydroxyisoleucine: 50% (HPLC). The marker set is 4-Hydroxyisoleucine, saponins. The primary method is HPLC; the batch COA reports the result against the agreed specification. Other ratios, marker ranges, carriers, and mesh sizes can be quoted as a custom grade after a feasibility review.
Which source and plant part are used for Fenugreek Extract?
Trigonella foenum-graecum; Seed. The source and part are stated on the specification and the COA because they are release parameters, not marketing descriptions. If the label names a different part, confirm it before the first order.
Which applications does Fenugreek Extract fit?
Pre-workout powders, Recovery blends, Sports capsules, Functional beverages. The grade is selected against the finished format, dose, and destination market; a sample and application brief are more useful than a generic catalogue comparison.
Which documents are supplied with the batch?
A batch-specific COA, technical data sheet, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, and an origin record. Third-party heavy-metal, pesticide, or microbiological reports can be arranged, as can Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade is covered.
What is the minimum order, lead time, and sample size?
1 kg minimum, packed in a 1 kg foil pouch; bulk drums are available as quantities scale. 1–7 days after specification and order confirmation. Samples are typically 100–500 g with their own COA, usually within 3–5 business days after the specification is agreed.
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Related reading
The questions behind this specification
How to read a botanical extract COA without being fooled
A practical line-by-line guide to the certificate of analysis: what belongs on it, which numbers actually matter, and the shortcuts that should make you ask for more.
Read the note →10:1 is not a strength: extract ratios versus standardization
What an extract ratio actually tells you, why a 10:1 powder can be weaker than a 4:1 extract, and how to write a specification that means something.
Read the note →Next step
Send the spec. We will confirm what is possible.
A competitor COA, a label claim, or a rough target is enough to start. We reply with a matched grade, documentation list, and indicative price.