Turmeric comes
from the root of
Curcuma longa, a
leafy plant in
the ginger
family. The
root, or
rhizome, has a
tough brown skin
and bright
orange flesh.
Ground Turmeric
comes from
fingers which
extend from the
root. It is
boiled or
steamed and then
dried, and
ground.
Taste and Aroma
Turmeric is
mildly aromatic
and has scents
of orange or
ginger. It has a
pungent, bitter
flavor.
History/Region
of Origin
Turmeric, with
its brilliant
yellow color,
has been used as
a dye, medicine,
and flavoring
since 600 BC. In
1280, Marco Polo
described
Turmeric as "a
vegetable with
the properties
of saffron, yet
it is not really
saffron."
Indonesians used
Turmeric to dye
their bodies as
part of their
wedding ritual.
Turmeric has
been used
medicinally
throughout Asia
to treat stomach
and liver
ailments. It
also was used
externally, to
heal sores, and
as a cosmetic
Turmeric
Medicinal Use
From many years
awareness of
turmeric and its
use as medicine
is
continuously
increasing.
A flowering
plant, Turmeric,
in the ginger
family, is
commonly used as
a food coloring
and is one of
the basic
ingredients in
curry powder. To
heal many health
disorders like
liver problems,
digestive
disorders,
treatment for
skin diseases
and wound
healing turmeric
has long been
used in
Medicinal as an
anti-inflammatory.
Curcumin
is the active
ingredient in
turmeric which
has been shown
to have a wide
range of
therapeutic
effects.
Turmeric Uses of
Foods
Turmeric is mostly used in
flavored milk drinks, cultured
milk and desserts to obtain
lemon and banana colors in
dairy. turmeric is added at higher
levels to sausages, pickles,
relishes, sauces, dry mixes, and
fish due to its original usage
as a spice.
Storage
Turmeric's color properties is
everlasting but flavor and
aroma is loss quickly if not
store properly. Store it in
airtight containers away from
sunlight. Store in cool, dark,
dry places.
Nutritional Value of Turmeric
Moisture :13.100 gm
Protein : 6.300 gm
Fat :
5.100 gm
Minerals : 3.500 gm
Fiber:
2.600 gm
Carbohydrates: 69.400
gm
Energy: 349.000 K cal
Calcium: 150.000 mg
Phosphorus: 282.000 mg
Iron:
67.800 mg
Turmeric
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