Organic ground turmeric EKO PLANET, 300 g

Turmeric  (Latin: Curcuma longa) is a tropical perennial herb of the ginger family, whose homeland is Southeast India. This plant grows naturally there. As a spice, turmeric is grown in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Japan, etc. in tropical regions.

Use turmeric in various sauces, soups, stews and various meat or fish dishes.

Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is often used in curry powders and various dishes to add color and flavor. In addition to its culinary uses, turmeric is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Interesting! Here are some possible health benefits of turmeric:

1. Anti-inflammatory properties: Turmeric is believed to have natural anti-inflammatory effects that can help fight inflammatory conditions.
2. Antioxidant activity: Turmeric has antioxidant properties that can help neutralize free radicals in the body that contribute to aging and various diseases.
3. Joint Health: Some people use turmeric as a dietary supplement to maintain good joint health and relieve arthritis symptoms.
4. Digestive Health: Turmeric is traditionally used to improve digestion and reduce bloating.
5. Heart Health: Some studies suggest that turmeric may benefit heart health by improving endothelial (blood vessel lining) function and reducing the risk of heart disease.
6. Brain Health: Research is currently underway on curcumin's potential neuroprotective effects, suggesting that it may play a role in brain health and in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Organic spices are grown and processed using organic farming methods. Organic farming is an approach to agriculture that emphasizes sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the avoidance of synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and artificial additives. Usually, in order to protect spices from pests and keep them as long as possible, they are exposed to artificial chemicals - pesticides, and as you know, many pesticides are toxic and dangerous to human health. For this reason, it is important to choose certified, organic products.

Storage conditions: store in a dry, cool, dark place.

Use in various sauces, soups, stews and various meat or fish dishes.
Since ancient times, turmeric rhizomes have been used not only as a spice but also as a medicinal plant. For spices, turmeric rhizomes are boiled and steamed to lock in the desired hue and break down the starch. Later, the rhizomes are dried in the sun and ground. Turmeric has pleasant aromas of wood and dry earth, with a slightly bitter and pungent taste.