Description

 

Native to Asia this member of the ginger family is one of the most highly prized spices in the world. Not, however, for its price or rarity. Far from it, this yellow Indian spice is one of the cheapest to produce.

Rather, this yellow Ceylon spice is prized for its flavor and color. Turmeric has often been used as a dye for cloth. The root is also seen as a rather auspicious one and is used to make colored pastes for Hindu ceremonies.

Color and karma aside, the turmeric root has become a staple for curries, soups, risottos, cakes and numerous other foods throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Ground turmeric powder imbues food with a peculiar flavor unique to turmeric. As a member of the ginger family it possesses a distinct gingery-ness that’s often described and woody, musky, and floral. The naturally occurring compound curcumin also lends a certain mustard flavor to this ground turmeric powder.

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Ingredients	Turmeric
Basic Preparation	No preparation is required, ready to use as is.
Recommended Applications	Traditionally used for curry and Indian spice blends, this yellow turmeric powder is a wonderful addition of flavor when prepared with egg dishes, vegetarian cooking, basting liquids, poultry, mustard blends, fish, beans, lentils, or sauces.
Taste & Aroma	Bitter or Astringent, Sweet
Product Style	Powder
Cuisine	Austrian, British, European, German, Hungarian, Moroccan
Handling / Storage	To be stored in a cool, dry place.
Shelf Life	2 Years
Country of Origin	Sri Lanka
Dietary Preferences	All Natural, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO
Allergen Information	None Specified

What is Organic?

Organic is a way, a habit and a practice all rolled into one. It refers to a way of growing and processing food. It is also about the reliance on an ecological system that sustains itself on rich soil and proven traditional practices to grow crop and food that resists pests and diseases. Organic also means, the farmers don’t use toxic, persistent pesticides, fertilizers which are known to contaminate soil, air, water and the food. In fact, organic farmers and farming involves practices of rotating crops, deploying beneficial insects, using locally honed methods, adding composted manure and plant wastes to the soil.

They choose solutions to the pests and disease problems that affect their crops in a way that does not damage and destroy the planet. Their wisdom is proven so are their practices

Key benefits

• No pesticides or harmful chemicals
• Better nutrition – rich in antioxidants
• Better taste
• Better ecology
• Sustainable -better planet for our children
• Safe food
• No water contamination
• Farmers – better lives