Turmeric Root , Whole fresh Turmeric Root . Fresh turmeric has a bright orangey/yellow color and earthy, warm flavor.

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What is Turmeric ? :

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Fresh turmeric has a bright orangey/yellow color and earthy, warm flavor. 

Turmeric is a spice valued for its culinary uses and health benefits.

 

Turmeric Origins:

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa (C. longa) plant. C. longa belongs to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family and is native to South Asia and Indonesia.  One of the main types of turmeric currently in circulation today is Alleppey turmeric, originating from Kerala in India. Since Indian turmeric is considered to be the "original" turmeric, it is subjected to particularly high standards. Alleppey turmeric appears as a finger whose flexibility should be hard to  semi hard the touch.

 

Turmeric Uses:

Turmeric can be used in many dishes such as curries, golden milk. It can be grated over foods or used as a marinade. You can also grade the root and steep it with water to make tea.

What gives Turmeric it’s color ? Curcumin is the antioxidant found in turmeric ; Curcumin is what give Turmeric its beautiful rich color.

 

This item is not subject to returns/refunds/replacements due to a individual not liking the taste of Turmeric or not liking the size of the Turmeric roots. Sellers do not have control of how large a Turmeric root grows.

 This item is a food grade item and is not subject to refunds/returns/replacements