Culinary Notes:
Indian Turmeric from the Allepey region is reputed for its ability to color curries, pickles, rice dishes, mustards, drinks & sweet dishes with a dark yellow-ochre color. Turmeric Allepey has a distinctive earthy fragrance and a warm, slightly peppery bitter taste. Even though there are two types most commonly used; Alleppey and Madras, Alleppey turmeric is the best variety to use in cooking when the true flavor of fresh turmeric is desired.
Health benefits:
Turmeric Alleppey contains the compound curcumin and has been used for centuries in India as a medicinal herb. Some of its health benefits are reported to be: strong anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antimutagenic properties.
- In traditional medicine, it has been used to reduce the pain of arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis, and fight atherosclerosis.
- It is also used for heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems, and gallbladder disorders.
- Turmeric tea can improve sleep, and it can be used as a tonic to soothe sore throats and coughs when combined with honey.
- Its antimicrobial properties may be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as acne when mixed with water and honey.
Origin:
India
Ingredients:
- 100% dried ground Turmeric Powder
- Packed in Australia from 100% imported ingredients.
Other names or spelling:
turmeric Alleppey, tamaret, tormarith, turmerocke, tarmanick, tarmaluk, kurkum' saffron, curcuma, curcuma longa, turmeric ground, turmeric root, turmeric powder, Indian saffron, turmeric rhizome.
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