Product description:

A powerful spice just as bright as its yellow color. Turmeric powder is a common spice found in almost every Asian cuisine. Turmeric powder is a staple spice in all the Indian homes. Turmeric powder is made by grinding the dried rhizomes of the turmeric plant. The spice is majorly produced in India and in some parts of China, Bangladesh, etc.

With a rich texture and a moderately bitter taste, this spice has a lot of qualities packed into it. Just as common as the use of turmeric is to food, the same way it is common for medicinal purposes. Turmeric powder is known for a very highly nutritional value.  Many records point towards the use of turmeric since the Vedic times.

Talking about the things it does to your food, it brings the color in the food. Without the use of turmeric, dishes may seem tasteless and too plain. Starting from margination to cleaning of food items, turmeric is a player in all the races. The chemical named Curcumin that is present in the turmeric rhizomes, is what contributes to the yellow color as well as the medicinal properties.

Health Benefits:

Turmeric is widely known for its medicinal qualities, so much so, that it is a mini doctor in itself.

1. Turmeric has a high rate of antioxidants in it.
2. It also contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal characteristics which prevent the body from any kind of infection.
3. Turmeric is known to have a very good impact on treating Arthritic Pain. The antioxidants in the spice kill the radicals in the body that are responsible for cell damage.
4. Turmeric has many healing properties. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial solution to the cuts and burns on the skin. The application of a turmeric paste on the skin keeps away any bacteria from reaching the wound. It also kills the existing bacteria.
5. Turmeric has proven benefits in boosting up immunity. Taken with warm milk every day, the spice works outstandingly on the body.
6. Turmeric also works very efficiently to fight the problems of digestion, bloating, and gas. The components in the spice stimulate the gallbladder, thereby producing bile which instantly boosts up the digestive system.
7. Turmeric is also known to detoxify your body. It reduces the amount of toxins in the blood by increasing the number of detoxifying enzymes in the body.
8. It is also used for beauty purposes to reduces acne, treat pimples. Some people also use it to get a clearer and fairer skin.
9. Turmeric also prevents ulcers and protects the stomach lining.
10. The spice is known for treating fever, cough and cold.
11. Turmeric is a very vital brain food.

Uses:

1. Culinary Purposes
2. Medicinal Purposes
3. Beauty Purposes

How to store:

For storing turmeric powder, one should use air-tight containers. Th e container should be stores at a clean, dark and cool place. Never store turmeric in an open container. Also ensure to use organic turmeric powder for the best results.

Nutritional Profile:

Vitamins: -

1. Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B6, B12
2. Thiamin
3. Riboflavin
4. Niacin
5. Folate
6. Pantothenic Acid
7. Choline
8. Betaine

Minerals: -

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Magnesium
4. Phosphorus
5. Potassium
6. Sodium
7. Zinc
8. Copper
9. Manganese
10. Selenium
11. Fluoride

Every Tablespoon of turmeric power (7g) contains 23.9% calories – 4.4g of carbohydrates, 0.7g of fat, 0.5g of protein, and high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Turmeric is rich in dietary fiber.

Botanical Name:  Curcuma longa

Family: Zingiberaceae

Part Used: Root Rhizomes, Leaves

Grades: Natural