Coriander is spice crop having a prime position in flavoring food. It’s origin is from Mediterranean. Major commercially producing countries are India, Morocco, East Europe, Russia, Mexico and USA. In India, coriander is cultivated in all the states as young plant flavors and garnishes curries, whole or split coriander fruit or its powder is widely used in Indian cooking. The fruits (seeds) 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, in bakery products, meat products, soda & syrups, puddings, candy preserves and liquors. In medicines it is 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.
Uses
Cumin seed have an aromatic odor and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment, and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. It is employed in native dishes of Central and South America. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavoring liqueurs and cordials.
Foreign Names
CORIANDER
CORIANDER