Coriander
Coriander is an annual herb popularly grown and prized for its culinary and medicinal use.
It is also known as cilantro in North America.
It is native to North Africa and Southwest Asia.
Coriander is always used fresh, as its leaves lose the flavor and aroma on drying.
Coriander is never cooked as it also diminishes its flavor. It is used in the end for flavoring the dish.
Coriandrum sativum: An herb with two names. Coriander seeds are ground and used as a tasty seasoning.
The aromatic leaves are called cilantro and are used as garnish and in salsas and guacamoles.
They are very popular in Mexican dishes and really enhance the flavor of salads, tacos and burritos.
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family Name: Apiaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Habitat: Southwestern AsiaCoriander seeds are also used in whole or powdered form for food seasoning and flavoring.
Canada, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Egypt and Romania are the major coriander producing countries.
Russia is the prime producer of coriander oil used in liquor, pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
Uses of Coriander
All parts of the herb are edible and widely used in a number of cuisine for flavoring and aroma.
Coriander Powder is also used for garnishing.
Fresh leaves are used as a main ingredient in Vietnamese food, Asian chutney and other dishes.
The roots of the herb are also used in Thai cuisine.
Coriander seeds are used as a condiment in pickle spices, seasonings, curry powders, sausages, cakes, pastries, biscuits, buns and alcoholic beverages like gin.
Product’s Season is May- June
Final Product : Seeds First Quality, Seeds 98% Quality, Powder.