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
Comments
July 8, 2011
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 :(
July 8, 2011
Oops! Thanks Sylvie--I will see if I can remove or fix it...
July 8, 2011
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.
July 8, 2011
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.
July 8, 2011
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 :(
July 8, 2011
Oops! Thanks Sylvie--I will see if I can remove or fix it...