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Turmeric Finger is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae or the ginger family. The tuberous rhizomes or underground stems have been used since ancient times as a condiment, atextile dye, and as medicine.

Turmeric is used most in the powder form. It is bright yellow in colour, has an earthy, acrid aroma and a pungent, slightly bitter flavor.

Whole turmeric contains an essential oil with a variety of sesquiterpenes. The colour and the taste come from conjugated diarylheptanoids.

It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron, potassium and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin C and magnesium. Turmeric powder is very low in cholesterol and sodium.

Indian turmeric is considered the best in the world and India produces nearly 90 percent of the world's turmeric