TURMERIC POWDER

Curcuma longa

Turmeric is the rhizome of the plant Curcuma longa, a relative of the common ginger and galangal. The thick, thumb sized, rhizome fingers of turmeric are esteemed for their earthy flavor and brilliant bright yellow colors. Turmeric has long been used to dye vast arrays of different products from textiles to food. It is commonly use in the food industry to embue its deep golden yellow into tasty treats and delicacies around the world.

Formosa North offers powdered Turmeric rhizome grown on our farms in SE Taiwan. The rhizomes are dug up by hand, hand washed, cooked, dried, polished and powdered. The powdered product will last 3 years in proper storage. Fresh Turmeric rhizome is available in winter within Taiwan only. For international enquiries on fresh Turmeric, please contact us, contract farming is available.