Coriander seeds

Physical specifications

Type: Whole dried seeds.

Color: Light brown to yellowish brown.

Shape: Round to oval, with ridged surfaces.

size:

Diameter: 2–5 mm.

Sorted by size and weight, depending on quality standards.

Aroma: Warm, citrusy and slightly nutty.

Taste: Slightly sweet, with citrus and earthy undertones.

Moisture content: ≤ 10% (for long-term storage).

Purity: ≥ 99% (depending on grade).

Foreign matter: ≤ 0.5% (eg dust, stems or foreign material).

Broken seeds: ≤ 5%.

 

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2. Chemical specifications

Volatile oil content: ≥ 0.2% (responsible for aroma and taste).

Main components: High in linalool and pinene.

Ash content:

Total ash: ≤ 8%.

Acid-insoluble ash: ≤ 1.5%.

Pesticide residues: Within the permissible limits according to international standards.

Heavy metals:

Lead (Pb): ≤ 2 ppm.

Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 0.5 ppm.

 

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3. Microbiological specifications

Total Plate Count (TPC): ≤ 10,000 CFU/g.

Yeast and mold: ≤ 100 CFU/g.

Well. coli: Missing in 1 g.

Salmonella: Missing in 25 g.

Aflatoxins: ≤ 10 ppb (B1, B2, G1, G2).

 

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4. Evaluation standards

degrees:

Premium/Grade A: Large, uniform seeds with high purity.

Class B: Slight variations in size, color or clarity.

Industrial Grade: Lower quality for processing purposes.

Certifications: Compliant with international standards such as FSSAI, ISO or USDA Organic (if applicable).

 

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5. Packaging Specifications

Packaging material:

Jute or polypropylene sacks for bulk export (25 kg or 50 kg).

Food grade plastic or vacuum sealed bags for smaller retail packages.

Labelling: Product name, grade, net weight, origin, batch number and certificates.

Storage conditions:

Cool and dry place (< 25°C), with relative humidity < 65%.

Protected from direct sunlight and moisture.

 

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6. Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories: ~298 kcal.

Carbohydrates: ~55g.

Protein: ~12 g.

Fat: ~17g.

Fibers: ~41g.

Minerals: high in calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Vitamins: Contains vitamin C and some B-vitamins.

 

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Applications

Culinary: As a spice in curries, pickles and spice mixes.

Medicinal: Used in traditional medicine for digestive health and anti-inflammatory properties.

Industrial: Extraction of essential oil for flavoring and perfumery.