Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is a perennial in the ginger family. Its major active ingredient is curcumin that gives turmeric its yellowish color. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in a curry sauce — it’s potent, pungent, bitter and very earthy. You can buy the spice ground, or you can buy the fresh root. Turmeric can also be added to your smoothies, golden milk, soups, scrambled eggs, rice, roasted veggies.

Health Benefits

Curcumin has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is believed to help in lessening inflammation, pain, improves memory, and lower risks of heart disease. In some parts of Haiti, turmeric is called Safran and is used to prepare tea, to season meat along with other fresh spices, and it’s also used as a food colorant.

Turmeric is used in our Bouillon, Fish stew, and All Purpose seasoning.