Turmeric

Property	Specification
Scientific Name	Curcuma longa
Common Name	Turmeric
Part Used	Rhizomes (underground stem)
Rhizome Size	3-10 cm in length, 2-3 cm in diameter
Rhizome Color	Yellow-orange
Surface Texture	Rough, knobby, and brownish outside
Inner Flesh Color	Bright yellow-orange
Aroma	Earthy, warm, and slightly peppery
Taste	Mildly bitter, pungent, and earthy
Active Compound	Curcumin (responsible for the yellow color)
Form Available	Fresh rhizomes, dried powder, or capsules
Shelf Life (Powdered)	2-3 years (if stored in a cool, dry place)
Storage Temperature	Cool, dry, airtight container
Cultivation Region	Mainly grown in India, Southeast Asia, and Central America
Harvest Season	Typically harvested in late fall to winter
Uses	Culinary spice, medicinal purposes, and dye

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