Nutritional Benefits:

• Rich in antioxidants
• Good source of dietary fiber
• Contains vitamins (C and K) and minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium)
• Low in calories

Health Benefits:

• May aid digestion
• Potential anti-inflammatory properties
• May help in managing blood sugar levels
• Could support heart health
• Potential antibacterial properties

Culinary Benefits:

• Versatile spice used in many cuisines worldwide
• Enhances flavor of dishes
• Long shelf life
• Can be used whole or ground

Aromatic Benefits:

• Used in perfumery and aromatherapy
• Natural deodorizer

Culinary Uses:

• Key ingredient in many spice blends (e.g., garam masala, curry powder)
• Used in pickling and preserving
• Flavoring for baked goods, especially in European cuisine
• Used in brewing certain types of beer
• Whole seeds used in cooking and removed before serving
• Ground into powder for easy use in recipes

Food Processing Industry:

• Flavoring for processed foods
• Used in sausage making and other meat products
• Ingredient in ready-to-eat meals and snack foods

Beverage Industry:

• Flavoring for gin and other alcoholic beverages
• Used in some herbal teas

Pharmaceutical Industry:

• Used in some traditional medicines
• Ingredient in some digestive aids

Cosmetic Industry:

• Essential oil used in perfumes and colognes
• Ingredient in some natural skincare products

Aromatherapy:

• Essential oil used for its calming properties

Agricultural Uses:

• Companion planting to deter pests in gardens

Industrial Applications:

• Essential oil used in some cleaning products
• Natural preservative in some applications

Animal Feed:

• Sometimes included in animal feed formulations for flavor and potential health benefits

Research:

• Studied for potential medicinal properties and new applications

Types of coriander seeds:

• Indian coriander (smaller seeds)
• European coriander (larger seeds)

Characteristics:

• Size (small to medium)
• Shape (round)
• Aroma (sweet, slightly citrusy)
• Flavor (mild, slightly nutty, with citrus notes)
• Oil content (typically 0.1-1.0%)

Quality parameters:

• Moisture content (usually 8-10%)
• Free from foreign matter
• Uniform size and color
• Free from insect infestation and mold
• Essential oil content
• Meets international food safety standards

Packing options:

• 25 kg or 50 kg jute or polypropylene bags
• 5 kg, 10 kg consumer packs
• Bulk containers for large orders

Processing options:

• Whole seeds
• Ground powder
• Essential oil extraction