Turmeric is a spice that looks like a fine yellow powder. It is made from the roots of a wild-growing crocus. In order not to run into a fake when buying this seasoning, you should know some tricks to identify a fake.
Turmeric is a versatile seasoning, it is used not only in the preparation of pilaf, gravy, soups or main courses, but also all kinds of pastries and desserts. Its sharp-bitter taste and incredibly rich color give a special zest to the dishes. In addition, it is believed that the spice slightly increases the shelf life of dishes.
Turmeric has a beneficial effect on the human body. Daily consumption of a small amount of turmeric improves digestion, cleanses the blood, promotes the formation of new blood cells, and supports local immunity. Yes, the seasoning is really healthy, but only real. Now, buying turmeric without various additives is very problematic, because sellers, in pursuit of profit, often sell dyed flour with a small amount of the spice itself. So, in order to determine whether the seasoning is real or fake, you need to know some facts about the spice:
- ground turmeric dissolves well in water (when dissolved, there are no impurities on the surface of the water);
- has a bitter-pungent taste;
- in consistency it resembles powder, does not have lumps;
- the smell of the seasoning is very rich, it is felt even at a distance of 10 cm from the nose;
- color - reddish brick.
Knowing these features of the seasoning, it will not be difficult for you to distinguish a real spice from a fake. If you doubt the quality of the product, then before buying, dissolve a pinch of turmeric in water and look at its reaction - if the powder is completely dissolved and does not float to the surface, then most likely you have a quality product in front of you.
