Turmeric is a flowering plant that is a member of the ginger family. It is well known for its bright yellow color and has long been associated with various perceived health benefits.
Curcumin is the major active ingredient in turmeric, and is responsible for the yellow color of the spice, which is commonly used in Asian cuisine, such as curries, to give a characteristic aroma and rich flavor to the food.
Apart from its culinary virtues, turmeric has gained popularity for its use in herbal supplements, cosmetics, dyes and food colorants. It is also used worldwide and for its promising wellness attributes.
The power of curcumin
Turmeric owes much of its health-promoting reputation to the presence of the polyphenol known as curcumin.
This bioactive ingredient is responsible for the spice’s distinctive golden hue and is at…