Coriander is an herbaceous annual plant, which has aroma whole through. When the fruits are fully ripe but green and start drying, the plants are harvested and dried in the sunlight for 1-2 days. This dried plant is then thrashed to remove the seeds. Seeds are further dried in the shade to bring the moisture levels down. Coriander seed is mainly processed into powder by crushing, and this powder, which enjoys an aroma, is used as a food ingredient

Specification

Foreign matter	0.5%
Total Ash	9 %
Acid insoluble ash value	1.5 %
Volatile Oil	0.3 to 1%
Heavy metal as lead	2.5 PPB
Aflatoxin	5 PPB
Aresenic	5 PPB
Copper	20 PPB
Zinc	50 PPB
Lead	10 PPB
Chromate Test	Negative
Protein	15 % Max