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Turmeric Root
Inventory, 30 lbs : 4.44
This item was last sold on : 05/30/23
Description/Taste
Turmeric is the rhizome, or root stem, of a tropical blade-leafed plant. The rhizome has an abstract finger-like shape with a rough skin marked with knobs and rings. Turmeric rhizomes often grow up to 3-4 inches long and one-half to one inch in diameter. Its skin's color is a combination of pale earth and orange. The flesh is a vibrant carrot orange color and its flavor warm and peppery with very distinct bitter undertones. It is most often boiled and then dried for powdered form, in which it turns its trademark color.
Seasons/Availability
Turmeric is available year-round with limited supplies during the summer months.
Current Facts
Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, is a tropical flowering perennial that falls within the same family as ginger and is one of two rhizomes with an appearance similar to the spicy root. It's cultivated and harvested for its roots, though its leaves are also used in some cultures.
Nutritional Value
Turmeric root has both culinary and medicinal benefits that can be attributed to curcumin, the primary active ingredient in turmeric. It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that is used throughout Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines.
Applications
Fresh Turmeric's gentle carrot/ginger-like flavor lends itself well to both sweet and savory applications. It adds freshness to curries and soups, and can be pickled or fried. Its vibrant color is a wonderful addition to any dish, but can also stain clothing and porous surfaces.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Turmeric is also known as 'Indian saffron' as it has been used as an inexpensive color replacement for saffron in Indian cuisine. It is also one of the five key ingredients that make up curry power. In Western cultures it is used as a coloring agent in processed foods including condiments, most commercially recognizable, yellow mustard. On food ingredient labels, it is commonly listed as natural yellow 3.
Geography/History
Turmeric is cultivated and doesn't exist in the wild. It is believed to be a cross between wild turmeric and another closely related species. Turmeric is propagated by breaking off pieces of the rhizome and replanting to create a whole new plant. It is indigenous to tropical South Asia, specifically Indonesia and southern India, where it has been cultivated for 5000 years. It was first introduced to the tropical western hemisphere to Jamaica in the 18th Century. It has also been naturalized in Hawaii where it has become a commercial crop.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Nostrum | Escondido CA | 858-442-4527 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 213-290-3709 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
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TTDI Wet Market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 4 days ago, 5/26/23 
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Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 21 days ago, 5/10/23 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Her Produce 
SS 2 Morning Market, Jalan SS2/64, SS 2, 47300 Pet
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 52 days ago, 4/09/23 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Kandarian Organic Farm 
Chow Kit Market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Near Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAbout 57 days ago, 4/03/23 
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Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 77 days ago, 3/14/23 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92109 619-295-3172 About 83 days ago, 3/09/23 Sharer's comments : Turmeric From Her Produce 
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SS 2 wet market
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 111 days ago, 2/08/23 
Whole Foods Market
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 559-313-6676 About 133 days ago, 1/18/23 
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Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 138 days ago, 1/12/23 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 140 days ago, 1/11/23 
Pasar Chow Kit
Near Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAbout 163 days ago, 12/18/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric everyday at Chow Kit market Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 
Medan [email protected]
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 171 days ago, 12/10/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 189 days ago, 11/23/22 
Town & Country market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 194 days ago, 11/18/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric at Town & Country market Ballard , Seattle 
Jalan ss 2/62, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 197 days ago, 11/14/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 210 days ago, 11/02/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric From Her Produce 
TTDI Wet Market Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaAbout 223 days ago, 10/19/22 
SS2 Morning Market, Jalan SS 2/62, Petaling Jaya M
SS2 Morning Market
Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaJalan SS 2/62 About 244 days ago, 9/28/22 
TEKKA CENTER
Tekka Center
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210665 86866913 About 347 days ago, 6/17/22 
NaturaSì
Near Rome, ItalyAbout 359 days ago, 6/06/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 374 days ago, 5/22/22 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Kandarian Organic Farm 
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Near Hollywood, Florida, United States1940 N 30th Rd Hollywood FL 33021 877-523-8665 About 381 days ago, 5/15/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 461 days ago, 2/24/22 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Kandarian Organic Farm 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 559-313-6676 About 476 days ago, 2/09/22 
Miami Produce Center
Near Miami, Florida, United StatesAbout 490 days ago, 1/26/22 
superindo mall cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 524 days ago, 12/23/21 Sharer's comments : biang kunyit 
superindo mall cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 524 days ago, 12/23/21 Sharer's comments : kunyit 
Macknade's Fine Foods
Macknade's Fine Foods
Near Faversham, United KingdomSelling Rd, Faversham ME13 8XF, United Kingdom 441795534497 https://macknade.com About 609 days ago, 9/29/21 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 619 days ago, 9/19/21 
Eataly
Natoora in Eataly
Near London, England, United Kingdom135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom 44002072370346 https://natoora.com About 620 days ago, 9/18/21 
Borough Market
Elsey & Bent Ltd
Near London, England, United KingdomBorough Market, Southwark St, London SE1 9AF, United Kingdom 447738009524 https://boroughmarket.org.uk/traders/elsey-bent/ About 620 days ago, 9/18/21 |
