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Fenugreek Seeds - ABABIL Exporters of cashew & spices

ABABIL EXPORTS                       ABABIL IMPEX

DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS GRADES OF FENUGREEK SEEDS

                          

Grade designations and definations of quality of Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

Grade Designation

 (*) Extraneous matter by weight maximum (%)  (#) Immature & shrivelled seeds by weight maximum   (%)

 (@)      Damaged blackened  and insect bored seeds by count maximum (%)

 Moisture by weight maximum (%)
    SPECIAL        1.00 %          1.50 %         0.50 %     10.0 %
   GOOD        2.00 %          3.00 %         1.00 %     10.0 %
    FAIR        4.00 %          5.00 %         2.50 %     10.0 % 
General Characteristics : The Fennugreek seeds shall be the dried mature seeds of the plant botanically known as Trigonelle foenum-graecum L ; The seeds shall be free from visible mould, live insects, any harmful foreign matter and musty odour.

(*) Extraneous matter -- means dust, dirt, stones, earth, chaff, stalks, stems, straw, or any other  foreign matter.

(#) Immature and shrivelled seeds -- are those fruits which are not properly developed.

(@) Damaged ,blackened & insect bored seeds -- are those fruits which are damaged or blackened materially affecting the quality & which are partially or wholly bored or eaten by weeviles or other insects.