Turmeric

Turmeric (aka Curcuma Ionga) has been used for centuries for it’s various health benefits. Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. The dried powdered spice comes from the root (rhizome) portion of the plant Curcuma longa. Turmeric root has a very interesting taste and aroma. Its flavor is peppery, warm, and bitter while its fragrance is mild yet...