Turmeric is among one of the most popular spices for thousands of years. In addition to its culinary uses where it is used as a natural food coloring agent, turmeric has been known for its medical usage also since ancient times in the Ayurvedic tradition. According to a study, about 0.8 million tons of turmeric have been produced every year, out of which around 75% of it comes from India only, rest of the 25% comes from native countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and China, etc. India caters to around 50% of the global exports and is also the world’s largest consumer.

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There are a variety of dried herbs and spices available in the markets, which are of much superior quality. It is a superior source of iron and manganese and is also an excellent source of copper, and potassium. Consumption of turmeric has remarkable health benefits, → » » Continue Reading