Turmeric
Turmeric has a mild, earthy, and woody flavor. It stimulates protein digestion and is an excellent blood purifier. The use of turmeric as a coloring agent in food dates back as far as 600 B.C. In medieval Europe, turmeric was known as Indian Saffron.
India is the world’s leading producer of turmeric. The well-known varieties are `Allepy Finger’ (from Kerala), Madras Finger, and Erode Turmeric (from Tamil Nadu).