Product Info

Materials: Organic Tumeric Root, Curcuma longa

Type: Whole fresh Turmeric Root.
Color: Deep Yellow.
Process: organic raw Turmeric root.
Other names: Jiang Huang and Hald.
Origin: India.

Turmeric root is an important spice in Asia, it is not only used in flavoring many foods and beverages but, also ceremonially. In traditional Bengali weddings, the skin of the bride and groom is decoratively painted with a deep orange-yellow pigment made from turmeric root, the color of which is associated with the sacral chakra and fertility.

Turmeric spice is widely used in Indian cuisine in dahls and curries. It is also used in the food industry to lend yellow color and flavor to cheese products and mustard. The powder is often mixed with black pepper to increase the bioavailability of Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin.

This spice is also used in topical salves and ointments, facial makeup, hair conditioners, and soaps.