Natural spices

Coriander is a herbaceous plant used widely in Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American and Eastern cuisine. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are used most frequently in cooking.

The seeds have a warm citric flavor that hints at walnut, spicy and even orangy. The aroma is heightened when lightly roasted before use. Ground coriander seeds are an important ingredient in curry powders. Coriander is also essential in some sausages. It is also used in the candy and canning industries and also for fragrances and oils. It is rich in essential oils, as well as in plain vegetable oil. There is a theory that Hippocrates prescribed it as medicine, but also recommended that it be used for aromatising wines, which significantly increased their health benefits.