Coriander Seeds, Whole
Coriander is the dried seed or fruit of the Coriandrum sativum plant, which belongs to the parsley family. Cilantro is the leaf of this same plant and surprisingly, its flavor is vastly different from that of Coriander. Cilantro has a complex but delicate flavor with a hint of pepper, mint and lemon. Coriander has a sweet, aromatic taste with a touch of citrus. Coriander seeds are native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Morocco is a major grower of the seed although China, Egypt and Romania are also important suppliers.

1/2 oz.	$.70
1 oz.	$1.00
2 oz.	$1.70
4 oz.	$2.70
8 oz.	$4.40
1 lb.	$7.25
Small Glass Bottle (Nt .75oz)	$1.79
Regular Glass Bottle (Nt 1.5oz)	$2.35
Large Plastic Bottle (Nt 2.5oz)	$3.05

During festivals, Romans would throw sweetened balls of coriander. Many times the balls would break apart and rain seeds upon the crowd, thus the origin of confetti!

We carry both freshly ground coriander and whole seeds. The whole seeds are used in our pickling spice and shrimp and crab boil blends. As with all seeds, toasting them will bring out more of the aromatic flavor. If your recipe calls for cracked or crushed coriander, buy whole coriander and crack or crush it yourself (either spin it quickly in a blender or hammer slightly in a ziplock bag). This will produce the best, freshest taste.

Coriander seeds are native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.