Coriander

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ORIGIN

Coriander originates from the Middle East, but was later grown in the Eastern Mediterranean, East Asia and North and South America. Its Latin scientific name is Coriandrum Sativum.

Like many spices, its origins date back to ancient times; coriander seeds were used as long ago as 6,000 BC and are mentioned in a passage of the Bible. The spice spread to Europe in the Middle Ages.

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CULTIVATION METHOD

Called ‘Chinese parsley’ or ‘Arabic parsley’, coriander grows best in light, sandy and chalky soils. It should be planted in the sun or partial shade and can measure from 25 to 60cm in height. Coriander blooms from July to August and is harvested in either August or September.

Coriander seeds are harvested when they turn light brown in colour. When ripe and dried, coriander seeds are spherical to elliptical in shape and measure from 2 to 6mm in diameter.

Tip: the plant grows best in close proximity to dill or chervil plants.

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HOW TO USE IT WHEN COOKING

Many recipes use coriander leaves or seeds. It is used to season cold meats, marinades and stews. It gives Greek-style vegetables their unique flavour.

Coriander seeds can also flavour meatballs and salads and give a very pleasant flavour to cauliflower recipes. They are often found in curry and couscous.

Coriander leaves, for their part, are often used in Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

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Products

Find our ranges of products under different packaging, as well as our points of sale. Whole or ground, you will find the right product for your use.

Whole coriander

Produit Spigol
Flacon de 20g


The seeds flavour tagines as well as meat, fish, vegetable and pilau rice dishes.

Very popular spice in Greek and oriental cuisines. Orange taste.

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Ground coriander

Produit Spigol
Sachet de 40g


Our packets are convenient. They are resealable, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

The seeds flavour tagines as well as meat, fish, vegetable and pilau rice dishes.

Very popular spice in Greek and oriental cuisines. Orange taste.

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Ground coriander

Produit Spigol
Flacon de 36g


Used to season cold meats, marinades and stews. It gives Greek-style vegetables their unique flavour.

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Whole coriander

Produit Spigol
Sachet de 40g


Our packets are convenient. They are resealable, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

Used to season cold meats, marinades and stews. It gives Greek-style vegetables their unique flavour.

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Whole large coriander seeds

Espig Product
280g jar


This packaging is designed to keep the quality of spices and to make your culinary moment easier thanks to its double opening cap and its grip adapted to any use.

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Whole large coriander seeds



Our product is whole and is used mainly for slow-cooked dishes with a long infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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Ground coriander



Our product is ground and used mainly for dishes with a short cooking and infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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Whole small coriander seeds



Our product is whole and is used mainly for slow-cooked dishes with a long infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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