Turmeric is the ground powder of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. Fresh turmeric is the root of this same plant. It has a more potent flavor and color compared to ground ...

Indian revelers throwing and carrying powdered turmeric - Martin Godwin/Getty Images The bright yellow powder is sort of an enigma to the uninitiated. Does it actually have a taste? Is it only good ...

Spices are a great way to add bold flavor and excitement to meals. As defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, spices are fragrant “vegetable substances, in the whole, broken or ground form, ...