Coriander of Parsley family

Coriander is the dried fruit of an annual belonging to the Parsley family, which is native to the Mediterranean region.

This spice is cultivated principally in northern Africa, Rumania, parts of the Soviet Union and the United States.

Coriander seeds

Coriander has an aromatic pungent taste and a very distinctive odor. It is available whole or ground.

The whole seed is used in pickling species, while the ground spice is is a component of curry powder and a flavoring for pastries, buns, cookies and processed meats.

The dried fruit contains 0.1 – 1% of volatile oil. The chief flavor constituent is D-linalool, an isomer of geraniol.
Coriander of Parsley family