Turmeric Powder

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Flavor: Pungent, Warm, Musky, Earthy, Peppery, slightly Bitter

Origin: India

Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Seafood, Tofu, Vegetables, Legumes, Rice, And Potatoes

Description: Turmeric (TUR-mer-ick) is the vibrant yellow-orange spice that adds its golden hue to Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American dishes. Turmeric has a pleasant, earthy, slightly citrusy aroma and pungent, warm, musky, slightly bitter and peppery flavor and comes from a dried and powdered rhizome (a modified stem that grows horizontally underground) of the Brassicaceae family of plants which includes ginger, galangal, horseradish, wasabi, and lotus. Turmeric has been used in India as a medicinal herb and a culinary spice for more than 4,500 years and today is considered a kitchen staple all around the globe.

Suggested Uses:

• Add to curries, marinades, sauces, dry rubs, soups, stocks, stews, braises, and mayonnaise based salads for added color and delicious flavor
• Sprinkle over vegetables before roasting or grilling
• Add a bit to scrambled or deviled eggs to enhance their color and add a subtle pungent flavor
• Add to salad dressings and dips to elevate their appearance and flavor to new dimensions
• Add a bit to smoothies, juices, warm milk, and herbal teas for vibrant color and a hint of peppery heat
• Add to bread dough, muffin, cake or pancake batter, cookies, and pies to add color and a unique ‘exotic’ twist!