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Turmeric (/ ˈ t ɜːr m ər ɪ k, ˈ tj uː-/), [2] [3] or Curcuma longa (/ ˈ k ɜːr k j ʊ m ə ˈ l ɒ ŋ ɡ ə /), [4] [5] is a flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae.It is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and high annual rainfall to thrive.
It is sold as a herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring. [ 1 ] Chemically, curcumin is a polyphenol , more particularly a diarylheptanoid , belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric.
Wild turmeric has rhizomes with a peculiar fragrance and cream color. The rhizomes are often used as a culinary ingredient, and in traditional medicine, for skin disorders and as an antibacterial agent. It is also commonly used in ethnic cosmetic products. [2] As a culinary ingredient it is used in limited quantities as a natural food colour.
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven, melt the butter and sprinkle with the turmeric. Add the chicken skin side down and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until ...
Curcuma (/ ˈ k ɜːr k j ʊ m ə /) [2] is a genus of plants in the ginger family Zingiberaceae that contains such species as turmeric and Siam tulip.They are native to Southeast Asia, southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, New Guinea and northern Australia. [3]
5. Berries. Berries, with their natural acidity, can also cause aluminum foil to leach into food. They can also fall apart and turn into a sad, mushy mess when cooked in foil at high temperatures.
A food pyramid is a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups. [2] The first pyramid was published in Sweden in 1974. [3] [4] [5] The 1992 pyramid introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was called the "Food Guide Pyramid" or "Eating Right Pyramid".
Certain foods, vitamins, and supplements have become all the rage for weight loss, and turmeric — a spice that’s been widely used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional ...