Product Review

Turmeric, while not typically associated with the spice that is derived from it, has actually been used popularly as a healing agent and as a condiment of sorts for many years. Turmeric is usually found in Asian countries particularly in the southeast as well as parts of India. It is part of the family that also contains cardamom and ginger root. The chief active ingredient in Turmeric is known as curcumin which is itself, simply a mixture of various phytonutrients which are referred to individually as curcuminoids. These are what give turmeric powder its distinct deep yellow coloring. Three of the most important curcuminoids are found in turmeric and provide strong antioxidant power, perfect for helping to neutralize free radicals, molecules which roam around the body harming healthy cells.