Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and is used in various spice blends, including as a colouring agent.

Turmeric is a spice made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It is known for its deep golden colour and is widely used in other spice blends, as a colouring agent and for its purported health benefits.

Turmeric is used in, among other things:

• curry or curry powder
• garam masala
• ras el hanout
• rice