provenance The turmeric spice is also known by us under the name Goldenseal, as the earth plant related to ginger has a strong yellow to red color. The ingredient curcumin is responsible for the yellow color. It has always come from India and has been known there for 4000 years. The turmeric root is mainly harvested in northern India. This happens every one to two years. High-quality turmeric varieties are only harvested every two years, which contain a higher proportion of essential oils. Which includes our variety. Use of turmeric powder Turmeric powder can be used in almost any dish that you want to have a nice yellow color. While the taste of turmeric is very subtle, but it adds a twist to the food. An alternative to turmeric is the slightly more expensive saffron. This gives the food a similar color, but still controls a unique taste