Root

Herb

Root

Coriander root is the underground storage organ—starch, sweetness or spice depending on the plant. Scrub or peel, cook until tender, or grate raw when appropriate. Store cool and dark when whole. Wipe pans of excess fat before deglazing if you want a bright sauce.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

BoiledPickledRawRoasted

Traits

EarthyHardyStarchy Or CrispStores WellSweet

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 45.7

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.83 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.2 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 23.7 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.12 g
  • Dietary Fibre 4.27 g
  • Total Sugars 0.82 g
  • Complex / starch 1.7 g
  • Protein 2.97 g
  • Water 79.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Roots and tubers store starch (or sugar) for the plant—higher carbohydrate than leaves.

History

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for coriander finishes and infusions, including named root portions.

Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for coriander finishes and infusions, including named root portions.

Dried and fresh commercial packs of coriander reached urban grocers, including named root portions.

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