Definition: Turmeric is one of the healthiest spices you can eat. Turmeric powders are widely available in spice sections of grocery stores and may offer the same health benefits as fresh. Fresh turmeric is harder to find, but well worth the hunt. Like galangal and ginger, turmeric is a kind of root (rhizome) and has a similar appearance, except that it has an orange hue. Turmeric is used frequently in Thai curries and other savory dishes.
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