Ground Turmeric Powder

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Ground Turmeric powder is made from a root in the ginger family and is used to add both color and flavor to most dishes when cooking. Turmeric powder is a key ingredient in most curry blends and curry pastes, as well as masalas and ras el hanout.

Use ground turmeric with vegetables and rice & bean dishes for an added subtle flavor and pop of golden orange color.

Flavor Profile

Turmeric root is bitter and pungent with floral, citrus, and ginger notes and pairs well with cumin, cloves, mustard seeds, and pepper.

How to Use

Ground turmeric uses range from vegetables to beans and rice dishes. Turmeric powder is essential to curries, masalas, and ras el hanout. Use turmeric powder spices to add a golden color and subtle to many savory dishes.

About The Spice

Turmeric root is a member of the ginger family and is used for its flavor as well as its color. Go Behind the Seasoning to learn more.

More Information

For thousands of years, natives of India used turmeric powder as a dying agent that produces an exquisite golden orange color. Turmeric powder can replace the golden color provided by saffron in culinary use as well, but won't replace the exquisite flavor. Turmeric’s flavor is a bit bitter, astringent and pungent.

Ground Turmeric Q&A

What is turmeric powder?

Turmeric powder is made from dried ground turmeric root, which is a member of the ginger root family. It's a seasoning used to add subtle flavor and bold color.

How do you use turmeric powder?

Use ground turmeric powder to enhance the flavor and color of most dishes, especially with curries, soups and stews. Turmeric will add a golden orange color to whatever you're cooking.

What is ground turmeric powder good for?

Turmeric powder is good for curries, masalas and ras el hanout. Turmeric is also good for adding in tea. Add to vegetables, meats or rice to enhance color and flavor.

How much turmeric powder per day?

It is generally recommended to only consume between 500-2000 mg of turmeric powder per day for its benefits.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

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