Turmeric Powder

What is ground turmeric? Turmeric, or Haldi powder is a bright yellow-colored spice that comes from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), Curcuma longa. The color of turmeric powder may vary differently, like bright yellow, deep yellow, and deep yellow-orange. It depends on the Haldi powder variety. For thousands of years, people have used curcumin powder as both a spice and a medicinal herb. Natural turmeric powder contains a phenolic compound called curcumin. Curcumin might reduce swelling, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. Many scientifically proven curcumins help in the management of oxidative and inflammatory processes. The best curcumin powder is used as a natural food coloring and flavoring and as a dietary supplement. What does turmeric powder taste like? Dried turmeric powder tastes strongly soil-like and bitter, almost pungent, with a bit of peppery spice. How to use ground turmeric? Turmeric is used in many ways: as a spice blend, curry powder, natural food coloring, ing