UNSPSC 50424106: Dried cilantro

The variety of herbs known as cilantro that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50424106 Dried cilantro, a Commodity code, describes specialty spice and herb ingredients used in institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure dried cilantro as a line item within broader food and consumable product contracts serving public institutions—primarily school districts, state health and human services facilities, correctional institutions, and state-supported living centers. The work involves supplying dried herbs meeting USDA grade standards, shelf-life requirements, and food safety compliance for use in cafeteria meal preparation and food service operations. Issuing bodies span school districts of varying sizes (from mid-sized suburban systems to large urban districts), state departments of health and human services, state correctional agencies, and independent purchasing cooperatives representing multiple school districts. The code does not appear as a standalone procurement vehicle; rather, dried cilantro and similar spice items are specified as individual line items within comprehensive food supply and grocery solicitations.

Recent activity shows procurement concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Illinois, and Virginia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide—including HHS0016792 (posted February 26, 2026) and HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, response due July 13, 2026)—encompassing 210 line items each with firm fixed pricing. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts solicited cafeteria food products for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (IFB 304T26300CF, posted May 4, 2026, extended to May 4, 2026) covering approximately 382 line items delivered to multiple warehouse locations. Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) issued IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 serving 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens (due April 27, 2026), requiring minimum 76 bid items. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027, due April 29, 2026) solicited over 900 line items for the 2026–27 school year. Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts with approximately $5.5 million combined annual spending (due March 4, 2026). No standalone dried cilantro procurements appear in recent state and local notices; the code's activity remains embedded within larger food service contracts.