DESCRIPTION
The dried root of Curcuma longa plant of the ginger family, Turmeric is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Being perennial and Rhizomatous, it requires between 20-30 degree Celsius and a good amount of annual rainfall to grow. The rhizomes are collected every year. They are either used as it is or boiled in water and dried. They are then powdered into an orange-yellow powder.
SPECIFICATION
Product Name : Turmeric
Origin : Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia
Family : Zingiberaceae
Binomial name : Curcuma longa
FEATURES & CHARACTERISTICS
Color : range-yellow
Taste and Smell : Bitter taste with mildly aromatic orange/ginger smell
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients - 29
Calories - 2.1 gm
fiber - 6.31 gm
carbohydrates
Minerals
Iron
Potassium
Manganese
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Protein - 0.91 gm
Fats - 0.31 gm
USES & BENEFITS
Turmeric is a spice known to have multiple uses and health benefits. Let�¢??s take a look at some of the common ones -
USES :
Culinary - Turmeric in the powdered form is used as a spice in a number of various dishes across the planet.
Dye - The golden yellow colour of turmeric is used as a dye.
Indicator - It is used as a chemical indicator to test for acidity and alkalinity.
Medicinal - As a plant with medicinal values, Curcuma has plenty of use in home remedies and ayurvedic treatment.
TURMERIC USES & BENEFITS :
Anti-inflammatory medicine
Pain reliever
Antioxidant
Cancer treatment
Digestion
