Turmeric (haldi) powder. Turmeric (haldi) powder. Turmeric is an ancient spice, a native of south east Asia, used from antiquity as dye and a condiment. The name derives from the Latin terra merita meritorious earth referring to the color of ground turmeric which resembles a mineral pigment. In many languages turmeric is simply named as yellow root. Spice description turmeric is the rhizome or underground stem of a ginger-like plant. It is usually available ground, as a bright yellow, fine powder. 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. Bouquet: earthy and slightly acrid. Flavor: warm and aromatic with a bitter undertone. Preparation and storage turmeric is mostly used in ground form. The powder will maintain its coloring properties indefinitely though the flavor will diminish over time so buy in moderation. Store in airtight containers, out of sunlight. Culinary uses : in India it is used to tint many sweet dishes. Apart from its wide use in Moroccan cuisine to spice meat, particularly lamb, and vegetables, its principal place is in curries and curry powders. It is used in many fish curries, possibly because it successfully masks fishy odors. When used in curry powders, it is usually one of the main ingredients, providing the associated yellow color. Attributed medicinal properties turmeric is a mild digestive, being aromatic, a stimulant and a carminative. An ointment base on the spice is used as an antiseptic . Turmeric water is an Asian cosmetic applied to impart a golden glow to the complexion. Cur cumin has been shown to be active against staphylococcus aureus (pus-producing infections).
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- 14 ounce pack of turmeric from swad
Good, but store carefully (unless your kitchen is decorated in ’70s-retro harvest gold). It’s tumeric. Not the best I’ve had, but every bit as good as what you get in 99% of US supermarkets at a fraction of the price.You MUST keep it in a glass container, because the color will bleed through the plastic bag and stain whatever is under it (cupboard shelves, countertops, etc), and that stain is very permanent. Tumeric is commonly used as a fabric dye, after all. Big mason jars or cheap glass cookie jars work well, and plastic is ok so long as you understand you’ll never…
Great for Golden Paste Golden Paste (GP) Recipe (from Turmeric Users Group)This recipe may be used for humans as well as animals.Ingredients:’ 1/2 cup (125 mls/60gms) turmeric powder’ 1 cup water (250 mls) PLUS 1 cup water in reserve, if needed’ 1/3 cup (70 mls) cold pressed Olive or Coconut oil’ 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (7.5 mls/3gms)Black pepper contains piperine that significantly increases the bioavailability of turmeric. The oil is an important…
Great Bought this for all natural alternative to treat osetoarthris/degenerative joint disease. Heard alot about the benefits of the Indian spices and herbs for this. So gave it a try. Takes a bit getting use to, but if you incorporate a little at a time & don’t over do it, you won’t need salt & you’ll begin to taste food in a different way. Curcumin is wonderful for oseteoarthritis & DJD benefits for decreasing the inflammation process. It is so much better for you than prescription…