Turmeric is the dried and ground rhizome (underground stem) of a tropical plant related to ginger. It has a bright yellow color and a warm, earthy flavor with a slightly bitter undertone.

Where does turmeric come from?

Turmeric is native to South East Asia and has been cultivated for nearly 4000 years. It is now grown in Bengal, China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia, and the West Indies.

What does turmeric taste like?

Turmeric has a mild, warm, and slightly bitter flavor with earthy notes. It adds color and subtle aroma more than heat or sharpness.

How is turmeric used in cooking?

Turmeric is a key ingredient in curries, rice dishes, soups, sauces, and stews. It is also used to season meats and vegetables and to give foods a rich golden color. In India it even tints many sweet dishes.

Why is turmeric sometimes compared to saffron?

Both spices give food a yellow color, but the flavors are very different. Turmeric has an earthy, bitter tone, while saffron is floral and delicate. Turmeric should never be used as a direct replacement for saffron in fine dishes.

What can I substitute for turmeric?

If you need a substitute, use a small pinch of saffron or mix a little mustard powder with saffron for color and warmth. Because turmeric’s flavor is mild, some recipes may simply omit it without harm.

Does turmeric have health benefits?

Turmeric is rich in vitamins, minerals, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. It has long been used to ease joint pain and arthritis and is included in many Indian foods as much for its health effects as for flavor.

What gives turmeric its yellow color?

The pigment curcumin gives turmeric its deep yellow hue. It is also the component responsible for many of turmeric's reported health properties. Fresh turmeric is also used as an antiseptic on cuts and scrapes - it stains the skin yellow instead of red, much like the old mucurochrome.

Product Information

McCormick Ground Turmeric

Price: $21.95USD

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McCormick Turmeric, Ground 16oz (1 lb) 453g

McCormick Ground Turmeric has a peppery, spicy aroma and a bitter, pungent taste.

McCormick Ground Turmeric is a significant ingredient in most commercial curry powders. McCormick Ground Turmeric is also used to give a yellow color to some prepared mustards, canned chicken broth, and other foods as a lower cost replacement for expensive saffron but it won't add the flavor of saffron to recipes. Add to water when cooking rice to give the rice a yellow color and extra flavor.

Ingredients: Ground Turmeric. OU Certified Kosher

Net Weight: 16oz 453g

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Quantity	Description	Price
Each	Unit Price	$21.95USD
6	6 or More	$21.31USD
24	24 or More	$20.67USD

McCormick Item Code: 932312

Gross Weight: 1.30 lbs.

UPC Code: 52100 32312

GTIN 12: 052100323121

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McCormick Turmeric, Ground 16oz (1 lb) 453g - FAQ

Q: What is turmeric?: A: Turmeric is the dried and ground rhizome (underground stem) of a tropical plant related to ginger. It has a bright yellow color and a warm, earthy flavor with a slightly bitter undertone.
Q: Where does turmeric come from?: A: Turmeric is native to South East Asia and has been cultivated for nearly 4000 years. It is now grown in Bengal, China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia, and the West Indies.
Q: What does turmeric taste like?: A: Turmeric has a mild, warm, and slightly bitter flavor with earthy notes. It adds color and subtle aroma more than heat or sharpness.
Q: How is turmeric used in cooking?: A: Turmeric is a key ingredient in curries, rice dishes, soups, sauces, and stews. It is also used to season meats and vegetables and to give foods a rich golden color. In India it even tints many sweet dishes.
Q: Why is turmeric sometimes compared to saffron?: A: Both spices give food a yellow color, but the flavors are very different. Turmeric has an earthy, bitter tone, while saffron is floral and delicate. Turmeric should never be used as a direct replacement for saffron in fine dishes.
Q: What can I substitute for turmeric?: A: If you need a substitute, use a small pinch of saffron or mix a little mustard powder with saffron for color and warmth. Because turmeric’s flavor is mild, some recipes may simply omit it without harm.
Q: Does turmeric have health benefits?: A: Turmeric is rich in vitamins, minerals, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. It has long been used to ease joint pain and arthritis and is included in many Indian foods as much for its health effects as for flavor.
Q: What gives turmeric its yellow color?: A: The pigment curcumin gives turmeric its deep yellow hue. It is also the component responsible for many of turmeric's reported health properties. Fresh turmeric is also used as an antiseptic on cuts and scrapes - it stains the skin yellow instead of red, much like the old mucurochrome.

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