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Form
powder
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Color
Deep Orange-yellow
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Flavor
Warm, Bitter, Black Pepper-like
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Packaging Size
250g
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Packaging Type
Plastic Packet
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Usage/Application
Cooking, Spices
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Material
Rhizomes
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Aroma
Earthy, Mustard-like
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking. These rhizomes are used fresh or boiled in water and dried, after which they are ground into a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a coloring and flavoring agent in many Asian cuisines, especially for curries, as well as for dyeing.Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, black pepper-like flavor and earthy, mustard-like aroma. Shelf Life, Up to 2 years if stored properly in a cool, dry place.