Turmeric
Turmeric is a deep, golden-orange spice known for adding colour, flavour and nutrition to foods. A relative of ginger, turmeric comes from the rhizome (root) of a native Asian plant and has been used in cooking for hundreds of years. It has also been used in ayurvedic and other forms of traditional medicine in China and India.
GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND
Trade in Turmeric (curcuma) represent 0.000017% of total world trade. Turmeric (curcuma) are a part of Spices. In 2021 the top exporters of Turmeric (curcuma) were India ($222M), Fiji ($13M), Vietnam ($12.1M), Netherlands ($11.2M), and Burma ($9.33M).
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | Turmeric |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indian sub-continent and southeast Asia |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Binomial name | Curcuma longa |
INGREDIENTS
| Nutrients | 29 Calories 2.1 gm fiber 6.31 gm carbohydrates |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Iron Potassium Manganese |
| Vitamin | Vitamin C |
| Protein | 0.91gm |
| Fats | 0.31gm |
- Turmeric is used in many cuisines to add colour and flavour to the dish.
- It is used as a medicinal herb and is proven to be effective for Hay Fever,cough cold,congestion,etc.
- Effective for Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis).
- Taking turmeric by mouth seems to lower blood fats called triglycerides.
