Sirappu Coriander Powder is ground coriander for seasoning Indian dishes, sold in a 200 gms pack and in a 1 kg size. Its flavour carries a sweet note as an undertone, with hints of lemon and sage, and it is known as a cooling spice. It is made to an international benchmark. In India, coriander is mainly used for taste and seasoning, and coriander seeds have medicinal properties and are excellent for digestion. The powder is a khaki, greenish-brown colour. The Romans knew coriander as an excellent seasoning in the third century B.C. Coriander originated in the Mediterranean area and is a staple seasoning in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh. Botanical name: Coriandrum sativam L.; family Apiaceae; commercial part: leaf and seed. Catalogue code: SIR10009