Coriander Seed
Specifications:
Parameter | Standard Value (Approx.) | Technical Importance |
Volatile Oil | $0.3\% – 1.2\%$ (v/w) | Contains Linalool, the primary aroma compound. |
Fixed Oil (Fat) | $17\% – 21\%$ | High fat content helps preserve aroma during storage. |
Moisture | Max $9.0\% – 10.0\%$ | Buyers prefer $\leq 9\%$ for long-term stability. |
Protein | $11.5\% – 12.5\%$ | Significant for a seed spice. |
Crude Fiber | $28.0\% – 30.0\%$ | High fiber content is a characteristic of the seed hull. |
Total Ash9 | Max 10$7.0\%$ | Indicates the mineral and inorganic content.11 |
General Physical Description:
- Appearance: Small, nearly globular (round) to slightly oval seeds. They have several prominent longitudinal ridges on the outer surface.
- Colour: Range from pale yellow-green (fresh/premium) to golden-yellow or light brownish-tan. High-quality seeds are usually greenish-yellow, indicating a fresher crop.
- Size: Generally 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter.
- Texture: Light, thin-shelled, and brittle.
- Aroma & Taste: Sweet, warm, and mild with a distinct citrusy (lemony) note when crushed.