Turmeric is a mild, spicy, and fresh oriental spice with a bitter touch. It is yellow in color and has a great ability to dye dishes and give them a very special aroma. Additionally, it is very popular for its great health benefits. How is it used? It is one of the most emblematic spices of curry. It is popularly used in 'golden milk', which is made with plant milk, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon. It is also used for 'turmeric latte', stews, broths, and stir-fried vegetables typical of oriental cuisine. How is it obtained? It comes from a rhizome plant that grows in Asia and Central America. It is usually consumed ground and is extracted from the ground roots of the plant.