Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice with a strong scent. Has medicinal properties (contains B-curcumin, vitamins, trace elements). Affects the intestine, kidney, biliary. Turmeric has a mild bitter flavor.
Used as preserving in some products. Longer retains the freshness of the dish. Used in meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable dishes. Turmeric is a natural color, soluble in fat, so use butter, margarine, mustard, cheese, sugary drinks, sweets, liquor color enhancement.
Turmeric added in the curry spice mix. Turmeric added a little in the begining of production of the meal. Recent studies have shown that turmeric suppresses cancer cell proliferation.
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