turmeric powder Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Turmeric Powder?

Turmeric comes from a flowering plant. The root of the plant is used to make turmeric powder. This root is golden and has a texture similar to ginger, but less fibrous and juicier. The root is dried and ground into a fine golden colored powder that is used for flavor, color and even medicinal use in foods. The flavor is bitter, earthy and peppery. Turmeric is one of the most common spices in curries.

What does Turmeric Powder Taste Like?

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Turmeric Powder Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	88kcal	4%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	19g	6%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	7g	25%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition