Turmeric

The red color that appears when clothes stained with turmeric are washed with soap is due to a reaction between the alkaline pH of soap and the curcumin compound in turmeric. The curcumin changes its structure under alkaline conditions, resulting in a red color.

Turmeric powder is not very soluble in water, but it can be dispersed in water with vigorous stirring. Adding a small amount of oil or fat can help improve the solubility of turmeric in water due to its lipophilic properties.

Turmeric powder is commonly used as an indicator. When added to a substance, it turns red in the presence of a base and yellow in the presence of an acid. To test if salt is acidic or basic, mix a small amount of turmeric powder with water and add a pinch of the salt. If the turmeric turns red, the salt is basic; if it turns yellow, the salt is acidic.

Milk of magnesia contains magnesium hydroxide, which can cause the turmeric solution to change color due to its alkaline properties. It may result in a shift from the yellow color of turmeric to a shade of orange or red. Additionally, the milk of magnesia may affect the taste and texture of the turmeric solution.

buy turmeric powder

then take a glass of distilled water

add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder to it

you will notice that the color of the water turns yellow

this solution is your indicator

Adding sugar to a turmeric solution will not have a significant impact on the properties of the solution. The sugar will dissolve in the solution, but it will not alter the color or smell of the turmeric. Turmeric will still retain its characteristic properties in the presence of sugar.

One common method for separating curcumin from turmeric is a solvent extraction process using organic solvents such as ethanol or acetone. This method involves grinding the turmeric root into a powder, mixing it with the solvent to extract curcumin, and then filtering and evaporating the solvent to isolate the curcumin.

Turmeric belongs to the genus Curcuma. The yellow-orange color of turmeric is derived from curcumin. Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron or curcuma. Turmeric Oleoresin (curcumin) is water-soluble. Lime (CaO) in water forms Ca(OH)2 - a base. This base changes the color to red.

Turmeric and rice are grown in the USA due to suitable growing conditions and demand. While historically rooted in India, these crops have adapted to different regions worldwide. Global trade and agricultural practices allow for the cultivation of these crops outside of their native origin.

To get curcumin from turmeric powder, you can make a turmeric paste by mixing the powder with a small amount of water or oil. Then, heat the paste to extract the curcumin. You can also consume turmeric powder in dishes like curries or as a tea to benefit from its curcumin content.

Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which changes color from yellow to red in acidic solutions. When added to a sugar solution, which is neutral, the turmeric indicator remains yellow because the pH of the solution is not acidic enough to induce the color change in curcumin.

Soap water can break down the turmeric particles due to its surfactant properties, resulting in the dispersion of the yellow color of turmeric in the solution. This happens because soap molecules can interact with the turmeric molecules and prevent them from clumping together.

A tablespoonful of ground turmeric has a mass of 9.5 grams.

To remove turmeric stains, start by blotting the stain with a clean cloth to absorb as much of the liquid as possible. Then, try applying a mixture of dish soap and warm water to the stain and gently scrubbing with a sponge. If the stain persists, you can try using a stain remover or a mixture of vinegar and baking soda. Wash the fabric as usual after treating the stain.

The scientific name for turmeric is Curcuma longa.

Turmeric is commonly called haridra or haldi in India.

Yes. My father is a diabetic and he makes curry all the time.

First make a paste of turmeric powder

now apply the paste on a butter paper and let it dry

now its ready and can be used for making secret messages.

One tablespoon of turmeric is 7 grams (7000 milligrams). One teaspoon is 1/3 of a Tablespoon, so it would be 2667 milligrams.

Turmeric is a common substitute for saffron because saffron is very expensive to buy but if a recipe calls for turmeric you can use saffron instead.

ye it is an indicator

Usually when you add things like spices or herbs to a hot mixture with or without water, you are releasing oils and other essences. It is like coffee or tea. You can steep the tea in too hot of water, for too long. Once you do that, you have already brought out the good and then some. If you steap too long, you leach out more flavors than you bargained for.

I would assume that analogy would apply for turmeric. If you put it in when you first start cooking, you are releasing all the good stuff. Once all the good stuff is gone, you start getting more than you intended from the spice. If you add it later in the cook time, you will extract less flavor compounds. Also, if you put it in when it is extremely hot, you are leaching even more flavors out, whether you intended to get those or not.


I would say it totally depends on what you are cooking. I would try adding it about 3-7 mintues before you are finished. If you are only cooking something for a few mintes, then do it a minute or two and experiment a little. You might even let the food you are cooking coast right before it is ready to serve. By that I mean, when you are close the end, just shut the burner off and let it cool down some. Then add your spice and stir it in, helping to get the flavors out. Then serve and enjoy.


It may take a few cracks at it to find the flavor to bitterness ratio you are looking for. Everyone is different. We all have our own pallets to please. Try it out and let me know what you find!

Magic Eraser works wonders. Just scrub it on the counter top & watch stains disappear.

I read this and thought "no way will that work". I had tried everything else I could think off so I bought a magic eraser. Amazing!!! It worked with really no effort at all. I've just found a favorite new cleaning product!

Turmeric is a bright yellow powder obtained from a plant of the ginger family, used for flavouring in Asian cookery, and, formerly, as a fabric dye.

Any reasonable grocery store or supermarket. It is a common spice.