Whole Turmeric
Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae or the ginger family. The tuberous rhizomes or underground stems have been used since ancient times as a condiment, atextile dye, and as medicine. The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered. Our high quality turmeric acts as a mild digestive, being aromatic, a stimulant and a carminative. An ointment base on the spice is used as an antiseptic, its water is used as a cosmetic applied to impart a golden glow to the complexion.
Family: Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae)
Genus: Coriandrum
Turmeric Powder
Turmeric which is known for its warm and peppery flavor is commonly used in powdered form in day-to-day life. In India, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, no dish is complete without turmeric powder. The various qualities are majorly differentiated on the basis of the producing center in India where they grow and each quality has a peculiar color shade. Powder made from Nizam quality turmeric has a yellowish shade where as made from Cuddapa (Madras) turmeric has a lemon yellow shade. The powder made from Rajapuri turmeric is known for its orange yellow shade.
Salient Attributes:
- Natural and fresh aroma
- Completely free from additives
- Long shelf life
- Rich color and texture