Coriander Seeds
Manufacturer And Exporter
CORIANDER SEEDS
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.
Coriander, also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to regions spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia.
The ground coriander is obtained from the Coriander seed of the coriander plant.Most commonly, it is bought as whole dried seeds, but it can also be found as a powder.
When grinding at home, it can be roasted or heated on a dry pan briefly to enhance the aroma before grinding it in an electric grinder or with a mortar and pestle; ground coriander seeds lose their flavour quickly in storage hence it is best to ground as needed. Coriander powder has a pleasing whiff and taste. One can crush coriander seeds finely or coarsely as per recipe requirement.
FEATURES
- Coriander is usually well known as Mexican or Chinese parsley and as Dhania in India.
- Coriander and cumin seeds are pounded together, which is very popularly used in Indian dishes.
- Coriander is used just as much in sweet dishes as in savoury ones.
- It is an essential ingredient of many curries and gravies as it has a mild aroma instigating the appetite.
- Coriander powder can be utilized well in barbecue.
- Coriander powder is put in to give the dish a pleasing taste. The taste of the coriander also helps blend the tastes of all other spices that are added to the dish.
- Adding ground coriander to pancake and waffle mixes.
- Put coriander seeds in a pepper mill and keep on the dinner table so that you and your family can use them at any time.
- The chutney is very common dish, where in coriander powder is used liberally
SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99% Min. |
| Flavor | Aromatic |
| Moisture | 12-14% Max |
| Admixture | 2% Max |
| Immature Seed | 3% Max |
| Broken | 5% Max |
| Total Ash | 10% Max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.25% Max |