* Ceylon Organic Turmeric Rhizome of the Perennial plant of the Ginger Family. Especially known for its Strong Aroma and Color. Used as a spice and for Dyeing ingredient. * It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. * Turmeric powder is a common spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. Its primary active ingredients, curcuminoids, are yellow and used to color foods and cosmetics.