Established since 1947
Premium Quality Products at Affordable Prices
Your shopping bag is empty
Go to the shop
Coriander Seeds, Sukha Dhania (ثابت دھنیا)
· Common Name: Gol Dhania, Sukha Dhania, Dhania Sabut
· English Name: Coriander, Cilantro Seeds, Whole Coriander
· Urdu Name: ثابت دھنیا
· Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
· Halal
· Vegetarian
· Gluten-Free
Description
Coriander seeds are the dried, ripened fruits of the Coriandrum sativum plant. They are among the most widely used spices in Pakistan, forming the backbone of curries, garam masala, pickles, chutneys, and traditional spice blends. Beyond their culinary value, coriander seeds are valued for their potential health benefits, including improvements in digestion, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, gut health, immunity, and anti-inflammatory support. The seeds are rich in nutrients including dietary fiber, healthy fats, plant protein, essential minerals, and a variety of beneficial phytochemicals, with linalool being the key active compound along with geraniol, camphor, limonene, and a range of antioxidant flavonoids. It is a good source of fiber, antioxidants, essential oils, and trace minerals. Perfect for tempering oils, grinding into masala, brewing in herbal teas, infusing into pickles, or simply roasted and sprinkled over salads and yogurt. Each pinch promises both bold flavor and meaningful well-being.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
A teaspoon (2 grams) daily contains around 6 calories
Key Nutrients in 2 Grams of Coriander Seeds
The exact content can vary based on variety, growing conditions, and process methodology. The overall amount is as follows.
· Total Fat: 0.36 gram. Most of the fat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic acid and linoleic acid, with smaller amounts of saturated fatty acids like palmitic acid.
· Protein: 0.25 gram. The main amino acids are glutamic acid, arginine, and aspartic acid.
· Carbohydrates: 1.10 gram.
· Fiber: 0.84 gram.
· Moisture: 0.18 gram.
· Potassium: 25.3 milligrams.
· Phosphorus: 8.2 milligrams.
· Calcium: 14.2 milligrams.
· Magnesium: 6.6 milligrams.
· Iron: 0.33 milligram.
· Zinc: 0.09 milligram.
· Linalool: This is the primary bioactive component of the essential oil.
· Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), polyphenols, and other essential-oil components like geraniol, geranyl acetate, camphor, and limonene are also present.
Related Products
