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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.
A curcuminoid is a linear diarylheptanoid, a relatively small class of plant secondary metabolites that includes curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin, all isolated from turmeric (curcuma longa). These compounds are natural phenols and produce a pronounced yellow color that is often
High-quality oils can carry a hefty price tag. That's why I purchase large bottles of avocado and extra-virgin olive oil from Costco. I decant them into smaller, prettier bottles and keep them on ...
Sangli turmeric is a variety of turmeric mainly grown in the Indian state of Maharashtra. [1] It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Sangli district.Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the southern region of Sangli, specifically in the areas of Miraj, Tasgaon, Palus, Kadegaon, Walwa, Vita, Khanapur, and Chinchali.
Shawarma-Roasted Chicken Over Turmeric Rice by Kwame Onwuachi Working in NYC as a line cook was hard for many reasons, but food from the halal cart was always a light at the end of the tunnel ...
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 ...
Additives are used for many purposes but the main uses are: Acids Food acids are added to make flavors "sharper", and also act as preservatives and antioxidants. Common food acids include vinegar, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, folic acid, fumaric acid, and lactic acid.