Turmeric has a very intense, bright yellow-orange color and bitter taste. It is used in almost all vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations in Indian coking. It has been known to have antiseptic properties. Note : Turmeric stains are very hard to remove so be careful when using it in the kitchen as it stains clothes and some plastic utensils. Turmeric should not be used as a coloring agent or flavor substitute for saffron. The root, or rhizome, has a tough brown skin and bright orange fresh roots that are boiled or steamed and then dried. These dried roots are ground to a fine powder. The powdered turmeric is used in Indian cooking.
Turmeric
Turmeric has a very intense, bright yellow-orange color and bitter taste. It is used in almost all vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations in Indian coking. It has been known to have antiseptic properties. Note : Turmeric stains are very hard to remove so be careful when using it in the kitchen as it stains clothes and some plastic utensils. Turmeric should not be used as a coloring agent or flavor substitute for saffron. The root, or rhizome, has a tough brown skin and bright orange fresh roots that are boiled or steamed and then dried. These dried roots are ground to a fine powder. The powdered turmeric is used in Indian cooking.
