Does it need checking? Coriander is mostly infested (muchzak b’negiut), both in Israel and in the USA. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Rav Vaya’s rating
| USA | ★★ | mostly infested (muchzak b’negiut) |
| Israel | ★★ | mostly infested (muchzak b’negiut) |
Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (Coriander)
Which bugs
- OU Kosher’s chart names them, under herbs: aphids or thrips, on the surface of the leaves or stem.
Sources
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 937 (rating).
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha: summary sheet “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (published by Machon Aliya).
- OU Kosher: Herbs: aphids or thrips, on the surface of the leaves or stem. Soak in cold water with several drops of concentrated, non-scented liquid detergent or vegetable wash. Agitate in the water to remove all foreign matter and soap, or use a vegetable brush on both sides of the leaf. Check each leaf on both sides under direct light. If one or two insects are found, rewash. (Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Chart)
- cRc: Fresh cilantro: use the cRc thrip-cloth method. For small-leaf herbs such as parsley and cilantro: soak and agitate in soapy water, then check the water carefully in a clear basin in bright light. Repeat until no insects are found in the water. Then check three samples or batches. If no bugs are found, the rest may be used without further checking. (Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide)
Related
References: OU Kosher — Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Chart (PDF) · cRc — Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide · Rav Moshe Vaya — “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (Machon Aliya, Hebrew)
Source: Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, p. 937
