Coriander

Coriander is probably native to the Middle East and southern Europe, southern Europe and northern Africa to south western Asia, Egypt and Sudan. Coriander is an important spice crop having a prime position in flavoring food. The plant is a thin stemmed, small, bushy herb, 25 to 50 cm in height with many branches and umbels. Leaves are alternate, compound. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma. Inflorescence is a compound umbel comprising 5 smaller umbels. Fruit is globular, 3 to 4 mm diameter, when pressed break into two locales each having one seed. Fruit has a delicate fragrance; seeds are pale white to light brown in color. The seed is generally sold dried and in this state is apt to split into halves to reveal two partially hollow hemispheres and occasionally some internal powdery matter. Coriander is available both whole and ground. The fresh leaves of the plant are called cilantro and are used as an herb. Coriander generally known as “Dhania” (Coriandrum sativum) belongs to Apiaceae. It is cultivated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, U.P., etc. Mainly used as a condiment for its medicinal properties as well as for culinary purposes as spice. Green leaves of coriander are also extensively used for culinary purposes Medicinal and culinary properties of our Natural Coriander Seeds make them perfect to be used in the preparation of foods. Commonly used for flavoring the foods, our Natural Coriander Seeds are in huge demand.