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What is Turmeric ? Turmeric is an ancient root that comes from the rhizome (rootstock) of the Curcuma Longa plant. It has been traditionally used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine for its healing properties. To manufacture it, the roots of the plant are boiled, dried and then ground into a powder. Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and has a mild fragrance similar with orange and ginger. It is also best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry and gives mustard its bright yellow color. Turmeric contains the compounds called Curcuminoids, most important of which...