Botanical Name | Coriandrum sativum |
Common Name | Volatile oil content: 1% Solvent residue: max. 25 ppm Solvent: Hexane |
Country of Origin | North Africa, India, China |
Solubility | Soluble in oil, insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity | 0.8769 @ 72°F |
Optical Rotation | 8.77 |
Refrective Index | 1.464 @ 72°F |
PlantPart | Seed |
Bland With | Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark , Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli and Orange |
CAS No | 8008-52-4 |
Flash Point | 115° |
Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction |
Corriander Oleoresin is obtained by solvent extraction of dried roasted Fruits of Coriandrum Sativum. It develops unique flavor through complex reactions taking place within during roasting. This spice oleoresins find extensive use in number formulations, especially in snack seasonings. It is digestive, antispasmodic, anti-rheumatic.
The Egyptians used Coriander Seeds as an aphrodisiac, and they were found in the tomb of Tutankhamen; the Romans and Greeks used the seeds to flavour their wines; and in India, the seeds are still used for cooking. The Benedictine monks documented using them in 1510 as an ingredient in their herbal tonic known as Benedictine. The Carthusian Monks used them to make Chartreuse in the 1740's, and the Carmelite order in France used Coriander Seeds as an ingredient with lemon balm, lemon zest, angelica root and nutmeg in their 17th century eau de toilette known as Carmelite Waters.
Color : dark Brown liquid at ambient temperatures with a characteristic aroma,
Aroma : Coriander Oil has a sweet, spicy, slightly fruity
Fibre, carbohydrates, fatty oil, proteins and essential oils
In pharmaceutical applications especially for digestive remedies and used as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. It is also used by the food industry especially in meat products.