Wholesale Organic Turmeric
Curcuma longa
plant overview
golden root of india
Turmeric is a semi-aquatic member of the ginger family that naturally occurs
throughout Southeast Asia. The long, golden-colored taproot is the source of the
dried spice we know as turmeric and as the primary seasoning in curry. The warm,
spicy and slightly bitter taste of turmeric is widely used to season a variety
of meat, rice and vegetable dishes in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. The
spice is also used to produce a deep yellow dye for coloring various textiles.
Because turmeric represents fidelity and fertility in Indian culture, it plays a
role in traditional weddings. Turmeric root powder is also used to make pastes for
topical use on the skin.
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