Frozen Chopped Coriander — Premium IQF Egyptian Herb, Ready to Use, Year-Round Supply
IBIC Group’s Frozen Chopped Coriander (Coriandrum sativum — also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley, or dhania) is produced from Egyptian-grown coriander harvested at peak aromatic development, finely chopped, and IQF frozen at -35°C to capture the volatile essential oil compounds (primarily linalool and geranyl acetate) responsible for coriander’s distinctive fresh, citrus-herb character — compounds that drying and dehydration largely destroy.
Frozen chopped coriander is an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern and Egyptian cooking — it is the primary herb in the ta’leya (garlic-coriander sauté) that finishes traditional molokhia soup, a core component of kofta and grilled meat seasonings, and a defining flavour of countless MENA, South Asian, and Latin American dishes. IBIC’s IQF frozen coriander provides foodservice operators, food manufacturers, and culinary suppliers with a reliable, consistent, year-round aromatic herb supply with far superior flavour to dried alternatives.
KEY FEATURES:
- Volatile essential oils preserved by -35°C IQF
- Far superior to dried coriander — fresh aromatic profile
- Fine chop: 3–6mm — ready for immediate use
- MENA cuisine essential — ta'leya, kofta, MENA dishes
- Year-round consistent supply regardless of season
- HALAL, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FDA certified
- 18-month shelf life at -18°C
- No artificial flavours or preservatives
Frequently asked questions
Coriander’s distinctive flavour comes from volatile essential oils — primarily linalool — that are highly unstable at ambient temperature and through drying processes. Drying destroys the majority of these volatile compounds, producing dried coriander that smells musty and earthy rather than fresh and citrus-bright. IQF freezing at -35°C immediately after harvest traps the volatile oils at their peak concentration, producing frozen coriander that releases authentic fresh coriander character when thawed in cooking — dramatically superior to dried alternatives. For applications like molokhia ta’leya, kofta, Indian chutneys, and fresh-herb dishes, frozen coriander is the professional choice.
Frozen chopped coriander is essential in two primary Egyptian cooking applications. (1) Molokhia ta’leya: crushed garlic and dried or frozen coriander are fried in butter until golden-fragrant, then stirred into cooked molokhia — this aromatic finishing step defines authentic molokhia’s flavour. (2) Kofta and grilled meat seasoning: chopped coriander is combined with onion, parsley, and spices as the herb base for Egyptian kofta and grilled meat preparations. Both applications benefit from frozen coriander’s superior volatile oil content versus dried alternatives.
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