Turmeric


Turmeric is a spice derived from a plant that is a member of the ginger family. The spice is used to add colouring and taste to cooking and also has specific medicinal benefits. Turmeric is also used as a general dye for drinks, cosmetics, cloth and medicines. Turmeric has a yellow colour and a distinctive slightly bitter taste.

Turmeric in cooking

Turmeric is a principal ingredient in many curries and the spice is used in many Indian and Asian dishes. It is also well known as the ingredient that gives yellow mustards their distinctive colour. Its yellow colour means that it is often used as a saffron substitute. The spice can also be used as a garnish or condiment.

The spice can also be used when cooking with cheese, soups, sauces, stews, rice and as an ingredient in flavoured butters and chutneys.

Turmeric in medicine

Turmeric has a variety of medicinal effects. Many practitioners of alternative medicines use turmeric to help with:







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