Proximate composition, phytochemical analysis and antioxidant potency of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds

The leguminous family of plants includes fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), one of the oldest and most promising therapeutic herbs. Fenugreek is a member of the Fabaceae family. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the proximate composition, mineral analysis, phytochemical analysis and antioxidant potency of fenugreek seeds belonging to variety Hisar Mukta (HM) 425. The moisture content (%), crude protein (%), crude fat (%), ash (%), crude fiber (%), total carbohydrates (%) and mineral content (ppm) in fenugreek seeds were evaluated. The acetone extract of seeds was examined for a number of phytochemicals, including total phenolics (1.35 mg GAE/g), total flavonoids (0.12 mg CE/g), total sugars (17.34 mg/g), non-reducing sugars (17.18 mg/g) and reducing sugars (0.16 mg/g). The antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH free radical scavenging activity and the phosphomolybdenum assay. These findings support the notion that fenugreek seeds are an abundant source of phytochemicals and minerals with pharmacological and health benefits.