Cee Pee Turmeric Powder/Haldi, 500 g

Turmeric known as Haldi or Indian Saffron has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, hot peppery and a mustardy smell reminiscent of orange and ginger. It is ground from freshly procured Turmeric rhizome. Turmeric is native to Indonesia and southern India, where it has been harvested for more than 5000 years. It has served an important role in many traditional cultures throughout the East, including being a revered member of the Ayurvedic family. Usage Turmeric is used to part color and distinct flavor to almost all Indian dishes. Ground haldi is a significant ingredient in all Indian curries. In some eastern and south Indian dishes it is used simply as a dye. Turmerics active compound known as curcumin is believed to have a wide range of biological effects including antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antitumorous, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, which indicate potential in veterinary and clinical medicine. This wonder spice is known to help lower cholesterol levels, slowdown aging, help in weight loss, increase memory recall and assist in many everyday health issues. Its dual culinary and medicinal properties make it one of the most important spices in the world today.Cee Pees Haldi has been procured from standardized producers, cleaned and ground in state of the art facility and packed with utmost care to ensure that its yellow color and aroma is retained all the way through.