What Is Turmeric ?

Coming from a South Asian Country, we grow up using Turmeric in our daily lives. We use it for cooking and for it's medicinal properties, for dyeing clothes and using it on the skin. But, not surprisingly, it is also used worldwide.

The question is: What Is Turmeric ? It is a plant that is part of the Ginger and lives for over two years. The Turmeric plants are gathered every year for their rots ( just like Ginger ). These roots are boiled for a few hours and, then, dried in ovens. After they are dried, these roots are ground into a yellow / dark yellow powder.

Turmeric is a plant which is native to Southern Asia. South Asia ( or Southern Asia )is one of the world's most populated areas. It comprises of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, among others.

Turmeric is extensively used as a spice in South Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Some of the uses of Turmeric:

1. Used in Canned Drinks
2. Used in Baked Products
3. Used in Dairy Products
4. Used in Ice Cream
5. Used in Yogurt
6. Used in Yellow Cake
7. Used in Orange Juice
8. Use in Biscuits
9. Used in Popcorn and Sweets
10. Used in Cereals and Sauces
11. Used to color some Cheeses
12. Used to color Salad Dressings
13. Used to color Margarine
14. Used as an Antibiotic
15. Used as an Antibacterial product
16. Used as a Dietary Supplement
17. Used as a Remedy to Cure Digestive Problems
18. Used in Skin Creams
19. Used in Sunscreens
20. Used in Fabric Dye
21. Used to Repel Ants

Wow ! Even I didn't know that Turmeric was so widely used and in so many different ways.

Hope this was informative.