Turmeric root is a member of the ginger family and is used for its flavor as well as its color. For thousands of years, natives of India used turmeric as a dying agent that produces an exquisite golden orange color.
Flavor Profile
This root is bitter and pungent with floral, citrus, and ginger notes and pairs well with cumin, cloves, mustard seeds, and pepper.
How to Use
Add to vegetable, bean, and rice dishes. Essential to curries, masalas, and ras el hanout. Use to add a golden color to many dishes.
About The Spice
Turmeric root is a member of the ginger family and is used for its flavor as well as its color. Turmeric’s flavor is bitter, astringent and pungent and adds a subtle flavor and color to vegetables, bean and rice dishes. Shop turmeric powder at Savory Spice Shop!More Information
Turmeric can replace the golden color provided by saffron in many dishes, but won't replace the exquisite flavor. Turmeric’s flavor is bitter, astringent and pungent. Ground turmeric is an important ingredient to Ras el Hanout and many curry powders and pastes. Adds a subtle flavor and color to vegetables, bean and rice dishes.
Dietary Information
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Salt-Free
Onion-Free
Corn-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
MSG-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Black Pepper-Free
Capsicum-Free
