Turmeric powder (Arabic) كركم او عصفر

About

Turmeric is a ground root that provides flavor and characteristic yellow coloration to a variety of foods, particularly Indian dishes. It has been shown to have antioxidant. The root may also be used in its fresh form.

Information

Other names: turmeric root

Physical Description

Small, yellowish root with a knobby texture. It is available in two form Bulbs and finger. Bulbs are costlier. Color changes from yelloish to orangish. Indian, Pakistani and Burmese variety are popular.

Colors: yellow to Oragish

Tasting Notes

Flavors: slightly tannic, warm, but bitter if overused.

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

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Angela's picture

Oops! Thanks Sylvie--I will see if I can remove or fix it...

Sylvie Paquette's picture

Bad news - it's actually spelled with an r - tuRmeric... I tried to help and edit, but it won't let me because there's already a listing for turmeric :(

Angie C's picture

I recently cooked with this spice for the first time when making a butternut squash casserole and really liked the flavor it gave the food.

Angie C's picture

I recently cooked with this spice for the first time when making a butternut squash casserole and really liked the flavor it gave the food.

Angela's picture

Oops! Thanks Sylvie--I will see if I can remove or fix it...

Sylvie Paquette's picture

Bad news - it's actually spelled with an r - tuRmeric... I tried to help and edit, but it won't let me because there's already a listing for turmeric :(

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