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PLU 4889


Cilantro (Chinese Parsley/Coriander)

"Coriander leaves"

Cilantro is the leafy culinary form of coriander, distinct from its dry seeds.

Also known as

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Botanical name

Coriandrum sativum

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Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4889

4-digit conventional code

Category

Herbs

Cilantro (Chinese Parsley/Coriander) › All Sizes

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean region, Pakistan

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Shelf Life

up to 2 weeks

Status

Approved

About Cilantro (Chinese Parsley/Coriander)

PLU information is not available

Nutrition Information

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169997, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 23 kcal; Protein: 2.13 g; Fat: 0.52 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 3.67 g; Dietary fiber: 2.8 g; Vitamin C: 27 mg; Folate: 62 µg; Total sugars: 0.87 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

Storage & Handling

Commercial storage guidance for chervil, coriander (cilantro, Chinese parsley), dill and savory. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Humidity

95-100%

Packaging

Breathable packaging, high-humidity wrapping, or clamshell containers

Shelf Life

up to 2 weeks

Storage Notes: Herbs are highly susceptible to ethylene, which causes yellowing and leaf drop, and need high humidity to prevent water loss. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 173-175.

Applies to: chervil, coriander (cilantro, Chinese parsley), dill and savory.

Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).

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Details

Commodity Keycilantro-chinese-parsley-coriander
Variety
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedOctober 2026

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code

83000 series: Future conventional assignments

84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments

Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance

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