Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, pepper-like flavor and earthy, mustard-like aroma. Turmeric powder is approximately 60-70% carbohydrates, 6-13% water, 6-8% protein, 5-10% fat, 3-7% dietary minerals, 3-7% essential oils, 2-7% dietary fiber, and 1-6% curcuminoids.