A slightly peppery taste with a fragrance similar to orange and ginger. Use for baking bread, making sauces, stir into drinks, stews and curries. Coined as the most powerful spices of all, turmeric is considered a go-to fix for a variety of health problems.
HSN Code: 1302
Botanical Name: (Curcuma Longa)
CAS Number: 84775-52-0
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