Vanns Spices Turmeric, Ground
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Turmeric root is a member of the ginger family and is used for its flavor as well as its color.
- For thousands of years natives of India used turmeric as a dying agent which produces an exquisite golden orange color.
- Turmeric can replace the golden color provided by saffron in many dishes, but won't replace the exquisite flavor.
- This root is bitter and pungent with floral, citrus, and ginger notes and pairs well with cumin, cloves, mustard seeds, and pepper.
- Ground turmeric is an important ingredient to ras el hanout and many curry powder and pastes.
- Add to vegetable, bean, and rice dishes.
- Essential to curries, masalas, and ras el hanout.
- Use to add a golden color to many dishes.
