Coriander is an annual herb of the parsley family indigenous to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. This green, shiny plant, which grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, has a much-breached stem and finely defined leaves. The dried ripe fruits are the spice known as Coriander seed. The seeds aroma is warm, nutty and spicy.
The seed is produced in Russia, India, South America, North Africa, especially Morocco - and in Holland.
Coriandrum, is derived from the Greek koris, meaning bedbug,
the fetid, unpleasant "buggy" odor of the foliage and of the
green, unripened fruit is responsible for the name.
Coriander is an annual herb and is native to
North Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a soft, hairless, foetid plant growing to
50 cm tall. It is known as cilantro in the United Sates. All the parts of the
plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most commonly
used in cooking. The flavor of the seeds is warm, mild and sweetish. There is a
citrus undertone similar to orange peel.
Cultivation Zone: Some of the major coriander producing countries are
India, Romania, Canada, Pakistan, Bulgaria and Morocco. Russia is the prime
producer of coriander oil used mainly in liquor, pharmaceutical and chemical
industry.
Uses of Coriander
Culinary Uses: Coriander is
widely used in varied cuisines for its sweet and armatic bouquet. It is commonly
used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, South Asian, Latin America, Chinese,
African and Southeast Asian cuisines. They are sprinkled like parsley on cooked
dishes, minced or puréed in sauces, soups and curries, especially bhuna. Both
seeds and leaves can be used in salads. The most common use of coriander seeds
is in curry powder. It is also the chief ingredient of garam masala, pickling
spices and pudding spices and is used in cakes, breads and other baked foods. It
blends well with smoked meats and game and feature in traditional English black
pudding recipes and Italian mortadella sausage. Coriander is a characteristic of
Arab cookery, being common with lamb, kid and meat stuffings. It adds to fish
dishes and with other spices form a delicious coating for spiced fish or
chicken. Coriander complements chilli and is included in many chilli recipes,
such as harissa, the hot North African red pepper sauce.
Medicinal Uses: Coriander has been effective against piles,
headache and swellings; the fruit in colic, piles and conjunctivitis; the
essential oil in colic, rheumatism and neuralgia; the seeds as a paste for mouth
ulceration and a poultice for other ulcers. Its essential oil retards E. Coli
growth, suggesting possible agricultural anti-bacterial applications. It is also
an effective medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia. It is used as a
stomach soother by both adults and colicky babies. Its antioxidant helps prevent
animal fats from turning rancid. It also contains substances that kill
meat-spoiling bacteria and fungi. Intriguing new studies suggest that coriander
has anti-inflammatory effects.
PACKING :
a) Paper Bag, Jute Bags and Gunny Bags
b) Container
Load :
13 MT per 20'
Container Load
26 MT per 40'
Container Load
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