Spice of the Day - Turmeric

Turmeric is a very potent colored spice. Used in Indian recipes, mainly curries, I am always amazed how brilliantly colored it is. A deep orange, the spice comes from a root which is then dried and then finally grounded up.

The plant is part of the ginger family. The active ingredient is curcumin. The ingredient is supposedly used to help with stomach problems but is also a main ingredient in leading radiator stop leak sealant mixtures!