Product 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 Indian Name : Haldi 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.