The Spice Lab Ground Turmeric Powder W/ Curcumin - All Natural Kosher Non GMO Gluten Free - Full Of Health Benefits - 8 Oz. Bag - 5013

Size:8 Ounce Bag A relative of ginger, and is a major ingredient in Indiancurries, gives American mustard its bright yellow hue, and is a medicinalspice that is known for its anti-inflammatory effects.Turmeric grows wild inthe forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is one of the key ingredients inmany Asian dishes. Indian traditional medicine, called Siddha, has recommendedturmeric for medicine. Its use as a coloring agent is not of primary value inSouth Asian cuisine. Turmeric is mostly used in savory dishes but is used insome sweet dishes, such as the cake sfouf. In India, turmeric plant leaf isused to prepare special sweet dishes, patoleo, by layering rice flour andcoconut-jaggery mixture on the leaf, then closing and steaming it in a specialcopper steamer (goa). In recipes outside South Asia, turmeric is sometimesused as an agent to impart a rich, custard-like yellow color. It is used incanned beverages, baked products, dairy products, ice cream, yogurt, yellowcakes, orange juice, biscuits, popcorn color, cereals, sauces, gelatins, etc.It is a significant ingredient in most commercial curry powders.