Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Mr. McGregor's Farm Fresh Potted Cilantro
Common Name: Cilantro, coriander, coriander leaves and Chinese parsley
Description: Cilantro is utilized in many different fashions. It is called coriander in it’s seed form. The leaf is referred to as cilantro. Cilantro has a high feathery leaf and has citrus undertones. It is used with salsas, chutneys and fresh salads.
Interesting Facts:
- All parts of the plant are edible.
- Cilantro began it’s history in the United States during the ladder half of the colonization period in Massachusetts.
- Cilantro belongs to the same family as anise, fennel, cumin, caraway and dill.
The following chart provides the nutritional values for 9 sprigs (20 grams) of raw cilantro leaves provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Protein | .43 g |
| Carbohydrates | .73 g |
| Fiber | .6 g |
| Potassium | 104 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg |
| Phytosterols | 1 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 1 mg |
| Vitamin E | .5 mg |
| Iron | .35 mg |
