Coriander Seed

The word “coriander” in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds (as a spice), rather than to the plant. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavour when crushed, due to terpenes linalool and pinene. It is described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured.

In foods, coriander is used as a culinary spice and prevents food poisoning.

In manufacturing, coriander is used as a flavouring agent in medicines and tobacco and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps.