Coriander Seed

Coriander is a spice and herb derived from a plant with the botanical name Coriandrum sativum, a member of the parsley family. The entire plant is utilised for its leaves, stems, seeds and roots. A pink-tinged or white flower develops on the plant which eventually turns into the fruits of the spice, producing small tan-coloured seeds known as coriander seeds. The stalks of the plant are cut before the seeds are fully ripe. The seeds are then removed, cleaned and dried.