Ingredient Overview
Turmeric is the golden rhizome familiar from South Asian cooking and traditional preparations. Curcuminoids contribute its intense yellow colour and are the principal markers used for concentrated turmeric extracts.
Its vivid colour makes turmeric unusual among root and rhizome ingredients: a small amount can have a noticeable visual presence. The rhizome connects a long food tradition with modern interest in curcuminoids. Concentrated extracts feature in botanical formulations where these plant compounds, rather than the bulk of ground turmeric, are the focus.