A Complete Analysis of the Main Cilantro Varieties and Their Benefits and Value
Cilantro, also called coriander, is a seasoning vegetable commonly seen in daily life. Many people dislike it because of its taste, but even more people love it for its unique aroma and health benefits. In fact, there are also many cilantro varieties on the market, and their sowing and planting methods differ greatly. If growers want to increase yields, they must choose varieties suitable for their local area and the corresponding sowing and planting techniques. So what are the main varieties of cilantro? And what benefits does this cilantro that so many people dislike have? Let's take a look.
Main Varieties of Cilantro
The main varieties of cilantro can be divided by leaf size into two types: small-leaf varieties and large-leaf varieties. The main varieties commonly seen on the market are mainly three types: Beijing cilantro, Caiyang cilantro and Shandong large-leaf cilantro.
1. Beijing cilantro: Beijing cilantro is a farm variety unique to the Beijing area, with a plant height of about 30cm. In terms of morphological characteristics, it mainly shows small leaves with toothed leaf margins; the leaves are mostly green, and under low temperatures the green may become darker or take on a purple tinge. In addition, Beijing cilantro has a strong aroma and strong cold resistance, and can generally be harvested 40-45 days after sowing.
2. Caiyang cilantro: Caiyang cilantro is mainly distributed in the Caiyang area of Shandong. Its plants grow more vigorously than ordinary cilantro, and its leaves are also relatively small, pinnately compound, green and tender in texture. It can generally be harvested 45-50 days after sowing.
3. Shandong large-leaf cilantro: This is mainly a farm variety from the Weifang and Yantai areas of Shandong. The plant type is upright and relatively tall, reaching 40-50cm. As can be seen from the name, this cilantro has larger leaves that are also relatively darker green. In addition, Shandong large-leaf cilantro has a relatively strong aroma, less fiber and strong cold resistance, but its heat tolerance is somewhat poor.
Benefits of Cilantro
1. Promotes appetite: Cilantro contains many volatile oil components, which are also the source of its aroma. Used as a seasoning, it can remove the gaminess of meat and help increase the aroma of dishes. Therefore, eating cilantro can improve appetite and increase hunger, and people who usually have poor stomachs and poor digestion are also advised to eat a little cilantro to help regulate it.
2. Improves immunity: Cilantro is rich in minerals and trace element nutrients, and also includes a cluster of vitamins such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin C. These nutrients can effectively protect the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract, prevent bacterial and viral infections, and thereby improve the human body's immune capacity.
3. Beneficial to eye health: It is understood that the carotene contained in cilantro is more than ten times higher than that in vegetables such as cucumber and tomato. Supplementing enough carrot carotene can improve eyesight and prevent dry eye disease and night blindness. In addition, the vitamin A and vitamin C contained in cilantro can regulate the synthesis of retinal photoreceptor substances and relieve eye fatigue.
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