Turmeric Powder by KhanaPakana 2 LB

Turmeric powder, a bright yellow spice. Turmeric is useful for its colour, flavor, cosmetic and medicinal properties. There are various benefits and uses of turmeric powder from food to medicines. There are hardly few recipes in which turmeric powder is not used in dishes.

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Manufactured/Packed for:
KhanaPakana

Product Weight: 2 LB (907 Grams)

Storage Instructions: Turmeric Powder should be stored in a cool, dry place protected from light. Too much heat will volatilize and dissipate its aromatic essential oil. High humidity will cause it to cake. Sunlight will cause it to fade. Older stock should always be used first. Tightly close containers after each use. Open to air for long time will cause flavor and aroma loss.

Package: Packet

Culinary Uses:

• Turmeric is an indispensable culinary ingredient.
• It imparts musky flavour and yellow colour to curries.
• There are hardly few recipes in which Turmeric Powder is not used in Indian Dishes. Almost all Indian vegetable dishes use turmeric either as separate spice or in the spice mixture.
• A small pinch of turmeric powder would add an orange-yellow hue to salad dressings.
• 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.