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 Turmeric
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A spice derived from the root of a tropical plant that is related to ginger. It has a sharp, bitter flavour and a bright yellow-orange colour. Fresh turmeric looks like a smaller, orange-hued and less bulbous version of ginger. |
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa, also known as tumeric or curcumin) is a spice commonly used in curries and other south Asian cooking. It is a significant ingredient in most commercial curry powders. Turmeric is also used to give a yellow colour to some prepared mustards, canned chicken broth and other foods and is also used as a fabric dye. |
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