Description

Turmeric, one of the ancient spices is commonly used as a dye and condiment. Since antiquity this spice is a significant ingredient in the curry powders. It lends flavor and taste to several South Asian cuisines and curries. It is a perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Southern Asia. Mostly this spice is traded in the whole form and then processed into powder, oil or oleo resin by the industrial sector.

Details

• Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa
• Family Name : Zingiberaceae

Cultivation Zone
Primarily turmeric cultivated in Bengal (India), China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia and the West Indies.

Uses of Turmeric Powder
Turmeric is known for its varied applications. If it adds flavour to the food on one side, its attributed medicinal properties on other hand have contributed a lot to cosmetics and several treatments.

Culinary Use
Turmeric is extensively used in Indian curries and South Asian cuisine. It has found application in dairy products, yogurts, biscuits, baked products, sweets, ice cream, cake icings, canned beverages, cereals, sauces, popcorn-color, gelatine, direct compression tablets, yellow cakes, etc. In combination with Annatto it has been used to color cheeses, dry mixes, salad dressings, winter butter and margarine. Turmeric is a widely used food additive for products that are specially packaged to protect from sunlight. It is also used in mustard, pickles for compensating fading color.