Fresh Crop
Scientific Name: Coriandrum Sativum Qualities: Whole, Cracked & Ground Bulk: 10 to 50 Kg Packages
Colour Light brown to tan. Flavour&Odour Aromatic pleasant flavour and aroma, typical of coriander, free from any objectionable taints. Moisture 12.0% maximum Total Ash 6.0% minimum Acid Insoluble Ash 1.0% maximum Volatile Oil 0.3% minimum Bulk Index 60 - 85g / 250mL Water Activity 0.69 maximum Extraneous Matter 0.75% w/w maximum (ASTA 14.0)
Coriander is an important spice crop having a prime position in flavoring food. The plant is a thin stemmed, small, bushy herb, 25-50 cm in height with many branches and umbels. Leaves are alternate, compound. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma. It is a native of Mediterranean and commercially produced in India, Morocco, Russia, France, Central America, USA, Mexico, and various other Eastern European nations. This tropical crop can be successfully cultivated as a rabi season crop in an area free from severe frost during February when the crop flowers and sets it seeds. The youngest plant is used for flavoring and garnishing curries as well as soups. The seeds of this plant are widely used as condiments with or without roasting in the preparation of curry powders, sausages, and seasonings. It is an important ingredient in the manufacture of food flavorings, bakery products, meat products, sodas and syrups, puddings, candy preserves and liquors.
Scientific Name Coriandrum sativum Common Names Coriander Cilantro Chinese parsley Family Apiaceae Plant Type Annual herb Height 3050 cm 1220 inches Leaves Shape Bright green feathery leaves with lobed edges Aroma Strong citrusy and slightly spicy Flowers Color Small white to pale pink flowers Shape Arranged in umbels Seeds Shape Small round and ridged Color Light brown when dry Uses Used as a spice for culinary and medicinal purposes Cultivation Requirements Climate Prefers mild climates temperatures of 17 27C Soil Welldrained fertile soil with a pH of 60 75 Watering Moderate and consistent Uses Culinary Leaves are used fresh in salads soups and garnishes seeds are used as a spice Medicinal Known for digestive antiinflammatory and antimicrobial properties
Coriander is an important spice crop having a prime position in flavoring food. The plant is a thin stemmed, small, bushy herb, 25 -50 cm in height with many branches and umbels. Leaves are alternate, compound. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma. It is a native of Mediterranean and commercially produced in India, Morocco, Russia, France, Central America, USA, Mexico, and various other Eastern European nations. This tropical crop can be successfully cultivated as a rabi season crop in an area free from severe frost during February when the crop flowers and sets it seeds. The youngest plant is used for flavoring and garnishing curries as well as soups. The seeds of this plant are widely used as condiments with or without roasting in the preparation of curry powders, sausages, and seasonings. It is an important ingredient in the manufacture of food flavorings, bakery products, meat products, sodas and syrups, puddings, candy preserves and liquors. The plant is also known to come with medicinal values with being used as a carminative, refrigerant, diuretic, and aphrodisiac. In household medicines, it is used against seasonal fever, stomach disorders and nausea. Coriander oil and oleoresins are primarily used in seasonings for sausages and other meat products.
Coriander seeds have a health-supporting reputation that is high on the list of the healing spices. In parts of Europe, coriander has traditionally been referred to as an "anti-diabetic" plant. In parts of India, it has traditionally been used for its anti-inflammatory properties. In the United States, coriander has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering effects. Coriander is known all over the world for its medicinal properties. It is a great source of potassium, iron, vitamins A, K, and C, folic acid, magnesium, and calcium that can heal many health issues.
Quality: Whole and Split Purity: 98-99% Packing: PP Bags p/25/30kg Season: December - May Origin: Argentina Annual production volume: 1000ton Container capacity: 20ton
Whole coriander grain Purity 98-99% Moisture 8% Split max. 5% Origin Argentina Packing 25 kg bags
Coriander seeds when crushed have a lemony citrus flavor and are nutty, spicy and orange-flavored.Coriander is used for general digestive aid. Coriander seeds in India (Dhania) are mainly used in curries and garam masalas.It is also a key ingredient in the South Indian cuisines for dishes like sambhar and rasam. Packing: 18 Kgs. | 25 Kgs. | 40 Kgs. in Jute Bags OR As per buyer's requirement.
