Turmeric Fingers
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Country Of Origin : India
ITACO exports is a prominent exporter of Turmeric from India.
The Turmeric Finger is the purest form of turmeric and is used in medicines, food and dyeing processes. Turmeric is a common spice and a major ingredient in Culinery. Curcumin is a major component of turmeric, and the activities of turmeric are commonly attributed to curcuminoids (curcumin and closely related substances). Curcumin gives turmeric its yellow color.
Turmeric fingers are small, tapered, and resemble ginger. The exterior is usually brownish-yellow, while the interior is deep orange to yellow.
The product is sourced from the farmers who grow the crop in natural and organic manner. Turmeric is widely grown in India. Turmeric powder is made from turmeric fingers.
The flavor of Turmeric is described as a little bitter, a little peppery like mustard or horseradish, with a slight ginger flavor. It's most often used for coloring more than for the flavor. If you leave it out of a recipe, you may not notice much change in flavor, but the dish won't be as golden as desired.
Finger Turmeric is one of the most used culinary spices. It gives both colour and flavour to the food. Turmeric is scientifically known as Curcuma longa and is popular for its medicinal and cosmetic properties.
