Turmeric

In Maharashtra, turmeric is primarily cultivated in the districts of Sangli, Solapur, and Jalna. The climate and soil conditions in these regions are well-suited for turmeric production, contributing to the state's significant contribution to India's overall turmeric output. Farmers in these areas often utilize traditional and modern farming techniques to enhance yield and quality.

Taking turmeric daily is generally considered safe for most people, but it can cause some side effects, particularly at high doses. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues like stomach upset, nausea, and diarrhea. Additionally, turmeric may interact with certain medications, leading to increased bleeding risk or reduced effectiveness of drugs like blood thinners. Individuals with gallbladder disease or certain medical conditions should consult a healthcare professional before adding turmeric to their routine.

Depends really on what is the purpose. For instance, if you were making curry - then 1.5 teaspoons should be sufficient.

Otherwise, if you were making some facial mask or paste, then the amount of vary - depends on how thick you want your mask/paste to be.

Therefore and essentially it depends on what you are using turmeric for.

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Turmeric powder does not dissolve well in water due to its hydrophobic nature, meaning it does not readily mix or form a solution. Instead, it tends to suspend in water, resulting in a cloudy appearance. To enhance its solubility, it can be mixed with fats or oils, which can help extract its beneficial compounds.

If you accidentally add turmeric to pumpkin pie, it will likely impart a vibrant yellow color and a slightly earthy flavor to the filling. The turmeric's taste may blend with the spices typically used in pumpkin pie, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, but it can also create an unexpected taste profile. While it won't ruin the pie, it may surprise those expecting the traditional flavor. Overall, the pie will remain edible, but the flavor will be altered.

If it is adulterated a black colour will be formed :D

add more lentils, or broth

No, it is not expensive at any grocery store.

Most of the Indian recipes has turmeric as one of the main ingredient. All curries have 1-2 tsp of turmeric in them as it very good antiseptic.

If you are really interseted in making curries using turmeric, Try the recipes in releted linkbelow.

Go to Physician Naturals. They offer enteric coated Curcumin, along with Bioperine (black pepper) and Bromelain to help absorption. Seems to be the gold standard.

Pickles that use Turmeric include bread and butter pickles. The ingredients vary from recipe to recipe a bit. Recommend you look up the tested recipe at the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) website. Search for Bread and Butter Pickles.

Is part of the ginger family of herbs, the Zingiberaceae.

It is a flowering plant of the ginger family. It is a herbal anti-iinflamatory.

Yes, you can safely freeze turmeric.

it turns red colour

it turns red

the curry contains turmeric contents(an indicator of acids/bases) which in turn turns to reddish brown to indicate the presence of base in the soap.hence proved..hehe!!...:D

It's an herb, so if it's not adulterated, just the pure herb, it poses no more challenge than tea or coffee.

It can be found in both locations. Loose turmeric powder in a small jar, for cooking, would be found on the spice aisle. Turmeric in capsules, to be used as an anti-immflamatory, can be found with vitamins and supplements. Turmeric can also be purchased as a tea in many stores.

turmeric is not Antiviral SO Time wastage

Turmeric Powder is one substitution.