Turmeric Powder

Culinary Uses :

·Turmeric is an indispensable culinary ingredient. ·It imparts musky flavour and yellow colour to curries. ·It is also a great spice to complement recipes that use rice, lentils and dry beans ·Turmeric powder is one of the most significant coloring material of India in all kinds of cuisine.

Health Benefits :

· Turmeric powder is effective remedy for chronic cough and cold and throat irritations · Milk often boiled with a pinch of turmeric powder and ajwain and honey gives immediate relief. · For treating sprains and swellings turmeric powder mixed with lime and salt helps. · Turmeric powder is often used to stop the blood run resulting from any small wound or cut of a knife. · Curcumin, a potent antioxidant, is believed to be the most bioactive and soothing portion of the herb turmeric. · Turmeric colour also serves as a chemical indicator since it changes its colour on adding acids or alkalis. · Turmeric powder can be used for encapsulation and preparing highly beneficial Turmeric health tablets. · It is an essential ingredient in various in various herbal preparations. · Turmeric powder, extracts and curcumin also exhibit antioxidant property.