posted by admin on Dec 5
A rhizome related to the GINGER family, turmeric is bright-orange when fresh and becomes a vibrant yellow with drying. Dried and ground turmeric is a common ingredient in Asian cooking, providing a brilliant yellow color and musky flavor. It is also used fresh as a vegetable in Southeast Asia.
Essential in making of curry powder and the North African spice mix, turmeric has long been respected for its medicinal properties and as a fabric dye. Turmeric, valued for its antiseptic qualities, is made into a tonic for treating liver complaints, is considered a blood purifier and in India is used as a skin cleanser when mixed with milk.
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