Native to Asia this member of the ginger family is one of the most highly prized spices in the world. Not, however, for its price or rarity. Far from it, this yellow Indian spice is one of the cheapest to produce.
Rather, this yellow Indian spice is prized for its flavor and color. Turmeric has often been used as a dye for cloth. The root is also seen as a rather auspicious one and is used to make colored pastes for Hindu ceremonies.
Color and karma aside, the turmeric root has become a staple for curries, soups, risottos, cakes and numerous other foods throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Ground turmeric powder imbues food with a peculiar flavor unique to turmeric. As a member of the ginger family it possesses a distinct gingery-ness that’s often described and woody, musky, and floral. The naturally occurring compound curcumin also lends a certain mustard flavor to this ground turmeric powder.
Traditionally used for curry and Indian spice blends, this yellow turmeric powder is a wonderful addition of flavor when prepared with egg dishes, vegetarian cooking, basting liquids, poultry, mustard blends, fish, beans, lentils, or sauces.
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<p> Rather, this yellow Indian spice is prized for its flavor and color. Turmeric has often been used as a dye for cloth. The root is also seen as a rather auspicious one and is used to make colored pastes for Hindu ceremonies. </p>
<p> Color and karma aside, the turmeric root has become a staple for curries, soups, risottos, cakes and numerous other foods throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Ground turmeric powder imbues food with a peculiar flavor unique to turmeric. As a member of the ginger family it possesses a distinct gingery-ness that’s often described and woody, musky, and floral. The naturally occurring compound curcumin also lends a certain mustard flavor to this ground turmeric powder.</p>SpiceJungle634.93189Ground Turmeric - 1 oz.6.076.07https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground_.jpg842432118065InStock1 oz.3190Ground Turmeric - 4 oz.9.179.17https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground__1.jpg842432118072InStock4 oz.3191Ground Turmeric - 16 oz.14.8114.81https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground__1_1.jpg842432118089InStock1 lb.3192Ground Turmeric - 5 lb. Bulk42.7642.76https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground__1_1_1.jpg842432118096InStock5 lb.3193Ground Turmeric - 10 lb. Bulk67.1967.19https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground__1_1_1_1.jpg842432118102InStock10 lb.3194Ground Turmeric - 25 lb. Bulk139.24139.24https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/tumeric-ground__1_1_1_1_1.jpg842432118119InStock25 lb.5667Turmeric Powder187.02187.02https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/place-base.pngOutOfStockBulk5812Ground Turmeric - Glass Jar9.959.95https://www.spicejungle.com/media/catalog/product/t/u/turmeric-powder.jpgInStockGlass JarTurmericNo preparation is required, ready to use as is.Traditionally used for curry and Indian spice blends, this yellow turmeric powder is a wonderful addition of flavor when prepared with egg dishes, vegetarian cooking, basting liquids, poultry, mustard blends, fish, beans, lentils, or sauces.Bitter or Astringent, SweetPowderAustrian, British, European, German, Hungarian, MoroccanTo be stored in a cool, dry place.4 YearsNoAll Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMONone Specified
