A member of the zingeberacea family, turmeric is a rhizome that is used as a spice and for its yellow color. In fact, it is one of the very few spices that serves this dual purpose. Turmeric, called haldi in India, gives a distinctive yellow color to the curries of India and southeast Asia, and it is said to taste something like saffron, maybe the worlds most expensive spice. Turmeric is used for color in many other foods, especially ordinary yellow mustard. Its bright color is also prized for dying clothing, especially in southern and eastern Asia. Store in a cool, dry place up to one year once opened.
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