The mouth-watering flavor of Organic Turmeric Ground is often described as a versatile, peppery, mustard-like spice with an almost earthy scent. In soups, stews, braises, your favorite savory dishes, and smoothies (when used in moderation) Independent 3rd Party Certifications: Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Vegan Using at Home (Culinary uses) Long used and best known for giving flavor and color to traditional dishes from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Try mixing in a pinch with your scrambled eggs, adding a dash to a pot of quinoa or rice, or using it with other spices to create your own curry-style dish. Our turmeric comes from the plant native to southwest India, where it has been cultivated for its rhizome (underground stem) for thousands of years. History Turmeric is widely used throughout Asia, first seen as a culinary spice in India about 4000 years ago. It quickly caught on in neighboring China and Africa, even making it's way to Jamaica around 300 years ago. In medieval Europe turmeric was known as "Indian saffron" and often used as an alternative in many recipes. Ingredients: Organic TurmericCHECK OUT OUR STOREFRONT AND OTHER SPICES BY CLICKING ON MINERVA SPICES ABOVE. STEAM STERILIZED ,NO CHEMICAL NOR RADITION USED FOR STERILIZATION. VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFIED. CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND ALL NATURAL. OUR SPICES COME IN A PREMIUM RECLOSABLE STAND UP POUCH, MAKING THEM IDEAL FOR STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN. Try mixing in a pinch with your scrambled eggs, adding a dash to a pot of quinoa or rice, or using it with other spices to create your own curry-style dish. Long used and best known for giving flavor and color to traditional dishes from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The mouth-watering flavor of Organic Turmeric Ground is often described as a versatile, peppery, mustard-like spice with an almost earthy scent.