Coriander seeds

Parameter	Grade requirement
Volatile oil content (dry basis)	≥ 0.6% (some grades 0.1–0.5)
Broken / off-colour seeds	≤ 2% / ≤ 3% / ≤ 7% (by grade)
Moisture content	≤ 10%
Foreign matter / admixture	≤ 0.5%–1%
Sensory	Free from mould, insects; normal odour and flavour

Grade	Purity	Characteristics / Use
Eagle	≥ 99.5%	Bold grains, sortex-cleaned, strong aroma — premium export
Single Parrot	≥ 99%	Medium grade, minor impurities
Double Parrot / Industrial	≥ 98%	Some variation in size/colour; for oil extraction / processing
Premium / Regular	99.5% / 98%	Uniform light-brown citrusy aroma / general food processing

Packing methods:

Bulk: PP woven / jute / kraft paper bags, standard 25 kg / 50 kg (10 kg also available), inner PE liner for moisture control
Cartons: inner bag + carton, common approx. 90 × 50 × 30 cm, 25 kg net per carton
Retail / private label: 100 g / 250 g / 500 g / 1 kg vacuum or aluminium-foil bags

Container	Load
20ft	8–12 MT
40ft	18–24 MT

Storage & transport: cool, dry, ventilated warehouse; pallets for moisture/pest control; air passages between stacks; never mix with toxic, odoriferous or contaminated goods; avoid direct sunlight and rain. Shelf life approx. 1–2 years.