BIOLOGICAL
CLASSIFICATION OF CORIANDER
|
Kingdom |
Plantae |
|
Phylum |
Tracheophyta |
|
Class |
Magnoliopsida |
|
Order |
Apiales |
|
Family |
Apiaceae |
|
Genus |
Coriandrum |
|
Species |
Coriandrum sativum |
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS OF CORIANDER
|
Plant Part |
Description |
|
Leaves |
Feathery, bright green with deep lobes, arranged
alternately along the stem, soft texture. (Known as cilantro) |
|
Stems |
Hollow, round, smooth texture, green or slightly
purple, up to 2 feet tall. |
|
Roots |
Taproot system with a single main root growing deep,
may have secondary roots. Not typically eaten. |
|
Flowers |
Small, white or pinkish-white, clustered in umbels
(flat-topped clusters). Not showy, attract beneficial insects. |
|
Fruit |
Small, round, green (turning brown when mature), dry,
splits into two halves with one seed each. |
|
Seeds |
Small, round, yellowish-brown, strong pungent aroma,
warm nutty flavor (different from leaves). Used as a spice. |
|
Essential Oils |
Concentrated volatile liquids extracted from seeds and
leaves; having citrus-like
arome, used in aromatherapy for potential health impacts. |
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CORIANDER
|
Nutrient |
Amount |
% Daily
Value (DV)** |
|
Calories |
Fresh: 5 |
0% |
|
Fat |
Fresh: 0.1 g,
Ground: 0.2 g |
0% |
|
Carbohydrates |
Fresh: 1.3 g,
Ground: 6.1 g |
1-2% |
|
Fiber |
Fresh: 0.6 g,
Ground: 0.9 g |
2-4% |
|
Protein |
Fresh: 0.4 g,
Ground: 1.6 g |
1% |
|
Vitamin A |
Fresh: 200
IU, Ground: Negligible |
4% (Fresh) |
|
Vitamin C |
Fresh: 2 mg,
Ground: Negligible |
2% |
|
Vitamin K |
Fresh: 1 µg,
Ground: Negligible |
<1% |
|
Manganese |
Fresh: 0.1
mg, Ground: 0.5 mg |
5% (Ground) |
|
Iron |
Fresh: 0.1
mg, Ground: 0.6 mg |
3% (Ground) |
|
Calcium |
Fresh: 8 mg,
Ground: 28 mg |
3% (Ground) |
Notes:
·
Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
·
Negligible amounts indicate less than 2% of the DV per serving.
·
This table provides a general overview. Actual values may vary
depending upon cultivation and processing conditions.
Additional
Nutrients:
·
Miniscule amount of
following nutrients are also found in coriander.
·
Vitamin E
·
Phosphorus
·
Potassium
·
Magnesium
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