About Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds are plump and brown in color, have a hollow cavity which bears essential oils that lend to the flavor of the dishes when used in cooking. All parts of this plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds (as a spice) are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavor when crushed, due to terpenes linalool and pinene.
Benefits
In Ayurveda, it is often recommended for stomach related ailments, as it is known to ease digestion. It is known for helping manage diabetes. As per Ayurveda, the seeds have potent effect on the way the body digests food and absorbs fat, making it a common recommendation to keep cholesterol levels under control. It has presence of antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Nutritive Value/Benefits
Total Fat - 0.5g
Sodium - 46mg
Total Carbohydrate - 3.7g
Dietary Fiber - 2.8g
Sugar - 0.9g
Protein - 2.1g
Calcium - 67.00mg
Iron - 1.77mg
Potassium - 521mg"
Storage & Uses
You should store whole and ground coriander seeds in airtight containers to protect them from moisture and light as well as from air and high temperatures. When stored properly, whole coriander can keep for as long as a year and ground coriander can keep for two to six months.
Shelf-Life
Properly stored, coriander seed will generally stay at best quality for about 3 to 4 years. To maximize the shelf life of coriander seed purchased in bulk, and to better retain flavor and potency, store in containers with tight-fitting lids.
Storage Tips
To store coriander seeds, cut off the seed heads when the plant begins to turn brown and put them in a paper bag. Hang the bag until the plant dries and the seeds fall off. You can then store the seeds in sealed containers. To store cilantro leaves, you can either freeze or dry them.
Storage Temperature
Store in airtight containers: Whether you have whole or ground coriander seeds, keep them in sealed, airtight containers to extend shelf life.
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