CORIANDER POWDER
Coriander is an annual herb, mainly cultivated for its fruits as well as for the tender green leaves. It is also famous as cilantro, or dhania. The fruits have a fragrant odor and pleasant aromatic taste. The dried ground fruits are the major ingredients of the curry powder. The whole fruits are also used to flavor foods like pickles, sauces and confectionery. The young plants as well as the leaves are used in the preparation of chutney and are also used as seasonings in curries, soups, sauces and chutneys. It has medicinal properties too. Fruits are said to have carminative, diuretic, tonic, stomachache and aphrodisiac properties.
Uses/Applications
It is widely flavoring agent in food industry and suitable to add pleasant aroma and flavor to food items. Coriander Seeds are also good to be used inside sausages, pickles, soups, processing foods, beverages.
Health Benefits of Coriander
- The oil prepared using coriander seeds is bactericidal and fungicidal.
- It is usually used as health booster to maintain your overall health and stamina
- Acts as a detoxifier & purifies blood
- Regulates endocrinal secretion
- Promotes lipolysis & helps reduce weight
- It has wonderful tendency for treating gastric and intestinal pain.
- It can also be used externally as body lotion for nourishing skin or skin treatments.
- Regulates endocrinal secretion
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