How much is cilantro per jin now? Five major differences between it and celery

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a common vegetable in China. Because of its special aroma and high nutritional value, it is deeply loved by people. Many people like to use it as a seasoning, for hot pot, and so on. So how much is cilantro per jin now? What is the difference from celery?

1. Introduction to cilantro:

1. Is cilantro a "stimulating food"?

Cilantro is a "stimulating food." This is because cilantro is warm in nature and has a warming effect, and like konjac, Chinese chives, taro and other foods, it has a stimulating effect. However, in daily life, many people are not allergic to cilantro, and the nutrients in it are easily absorbed by the human body, so there is no need to worry. Still, people with an allergic constitution had better not eat it.

2. What are the producing areas of cilantro?

There are many producing areas of cilantro. It originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe. After Zhang Qian brought it back from the Western Regions, it has been cultivated in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Harbin, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and other places in China.

2. How much is cilantro per jin now?

The market price of cilantro is very cheap, generally between 1.5 and 3.5 yuan per jin, but the price varies depending on the market, producing area and selling time. For example, some time ago, because Shouguang in Shandong suffered from floods, the price of cilantro reached 50 yuan per jin, but recently it has returned to normal, generally three or four yuan per jin. However, if you buy it in a supermarket, it is about five yuan per jin, and if you buy it in a wholesale market, it is about two or three yuan per jin. For example, the selling price of cilantro at Tianjin Hezhuangzi Wholesale Market is 1.2 yuan per jin, and the price of cilantro at Beijing Changping Shuitun Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market is 3.5 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

3. What is the difference between cilantro and celery?

Cilantro and celery are both relatively common vegetables in daily life, and both have an aroma, so many people think they are the same kind. In fact, they are not. The specific ways to distinguish them are as follows:

Difference 1: Different families and genera: Cilantro belongs to the annual or biennial herbaceous plant Coriandrum sativum in the family Apiaceae, tribe Coriandreae, genus Coriandrum; celery belongs to the herbaceous plant Apium graveolens in the family Apiaceae, tribe Ammineae, genus Apium, and includes three types: water celery, land celery and western celery.

Difference 2: Different appearance: Cilantro has thick and long roots, small and slender root hairs, and small round leaves, with a plant height of 20-100 cm; celery has upright and slender stems, relatively thick stems and leaves, a height of about 5-15 cm, and round or kidney-shaped leaves with V-shaped notches.

Difference 3: Different smell: Cilantro smells very strongly fragrant, and many people like the smell; celery has a slightly lighter fragrance, giving people a comfortable feeling.

Difference 4: Different ways of eating: The roots, stems and leaves of cilantro can all be eaten, and it can be used as a seasoning, for hot pot, in cold dishes, eaten raw, and so on; celery is mainly eaten for its stems, and mostly can only be stir-fried with meat, dried tofu, and so on. Its leaves can also be eaten, and are mostly used to make dumplings.

Difference 5: Different effects: Cilantro contains volatile oil and potassium acid malate, and has the effects of stimulating appetite, refreshing the mouth and strengthening the spleen. Regular consumption can dispel wind and detoxify and promote blood circulation; celery contains rich vitamins and various mineral elements, and has the effects of reducing inflammation, promoting urination, relieving cough and calming. Regular consumption can lower blood pressure, prevent and fight cancer, and enrich and tonify deficiency.

Overall, the price of cilantro is quite affordable. Generally, one jin can be bought for two or three yuan, but because of differences in market and selling time, the price will vary, so when buying, try to check the local market. In addition, although cilantro and celery are both aromatic plants, the two still have certain differences in appearance, effects and ways of eating, so be sure to pay attention when purchasing.