What Food Is That? – Turmeric
October 29th 2010 01:27
Freshly grated turmeric
Turmeric is one of the principal ingredients in curry powder. And in the west it is also used as a colouring agent for mustard, cheese, margarine, orange juice, yoghurt, biscuits and even ice cream. Turmeric is coded E100 when used as a food additive.
Traditional knowledge attributes a wide range of medicinal properties to turmeric including antiseptic, anti inflammatory and gastro intestinal benefits. In the west, turmeric is being investigated as a possible remedy for Alzheimers, cancer and arthritis.
India is the worlds largest exporter of Turmeric, with China and Peru also exporting significant amounts.
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