The wide range of turmeric health benefits come mainly from its ingredient, curcumin. This widely researched component of turmeric is highly therapeutic and is used in various drugs and pharmaceutics mainly because of its immunity boosting and...
For most of my spice hunting life, I avoided turmeric. Denounced it, even.Sure, I tried it. I got yellower food, smoker's fingers, and stains on my countertops that will never come out. Taste didn't much enter into the equation. But my mind can be...
Turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a very common herb. Often referred to as the “Queen of Spices, ” its main characteristics are a pepper-like aroma, sharp taste and golden color. People across the globe use this herb in their...
BOTANICAL NAME: CURCUMA LONGA L. FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE RHIZOME Turmeric is used to flavor and to color food stuffs. India contributes 87% of world Turmeric export. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. The color curcumin extracted from...