Love it or hate it? There is no other herb that creates such a huge divide! Grant calls it devil’s weed and won’t eat anything that it’s touched, me on the other hand, I love it and can eat handfuls at a time.

Living in New Zealand you often hear all parts of the plant being called coriander, the roots, seeds, stalk and leafy top, however it seems that term has been incorrect all along.

CORIANDER Versus CILANTRO
Coriander is a member of the parsley (Apiaceae) family.
It’s an annual plant that grows on slender green stems.
It can grow up to three feet tall with the leaves
resembling parsley leaves. The coriander produces
white flowers, with a hint of purple, and round, light
brown seeds.

CILANTRO vs. CORIANDER
Cilantro & coriander are different parts of the same
plant.
Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, usually refers to the
leaves of the plant, which are used as a herb. This
describes the vegetative stage of the plant’s life cycle.
Coriander refers to the seeds, which are typically
ground and used as a spice. This happens after the
plant flowers and develops seeds.

LITTLE KNOWN FACT
Coriander is thought to
symbolise hidden worth.
Does coriander/cilantro taste like soap?
Folks occasionally report a strong dislike for the flavour,
claiming it tastes like soap. Some studies show that this
reaction may be influenced by genetics, while others
propose that the taste is due to a molecule called
aldehyde, which occurs naturally in cilantro, but is also
used in some soaps. Does cilantro taste like soap to
you?

This lovely article was published in a local newspaper.

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