BOTANICAL NAME: Coriandrum sativum (LINN.)
FAMILY NAME: N.O. Umbelliferae
Coriander forms the base of most Indian curries. Oleoresin s can be extracted from the coriander seeds. The oleoresin is in addition employed for seasoning beverages, pickles, sweets and other numerous delicacies. It is also used in flavouring pastries, cookies, buns, cakes and tobacco product. Coriander is a crucial ingredient in the manufacture of the following flavours:-
- Bakery Products
- Imitation Flavour
- Soda Syrups
- Candy & Preserves
This fragrant spice also has medicinal properties. Coriander seeds are very much considered to be carminative, diuretic, tonic, stomachic, antibilious, refrigerant. Alcoholic extracts as mother tincture of this herb is exceedingly popular amongst the homeopathic professionals.