Description
About:
Turmeric Powder:
-
Turmeric Powder is a bright yellow spice powder that is made from the root of a plant in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), Curcuma longa.
-
Dried turmeric is prepared by boiling the rhizomes, drying them in a hot oven, and then grinding the dried roots.
Cinnamon Powder:
-
Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees scientifically known as the Cinnamomum verum tree.
-
After drying at low temperatures, it is carefully milled into fine ground powder to retain the high nutritional value.
Benefits:
Turmeric Powder:
-
Turmeric adds flavor to food, which explains its presence in most Indian dishes. However, turmeric can also play an important role in digesting that food.
-
Pure turmeric powder is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and other antioxidants.
Cinnamon Powder:
-
Contains Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B & K.
-
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols.
-
The distinctive smell and flavor of cinnamon derive from the essential oils contained in the bark, called cinnamaldehyde.
Uses:
Turmeric Powder:
-
Turmeric powder is a common spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. Its primary active ingredients are used to color foods and cosmetics.
-
Turmeric’s underground stems (rhizomes) are dried and made into capsules, tablets, teas, or extracts.
-
Turmeric powder is also made into a paste for the skin also.
-
Turmeric and Cinnamon make a great combo for the skin and likewise, Ginger & Turmeric make a great bundle for cooking. These spices are really worth a shot.
Cinnamon Powder:
-
For breakfast, it’s a natural complement to cereal, granola, oatmeal, or yogurt, and cinnamon powder is wonderfully sprinkled on wholegrain toast, or mixed into waffles or pancakes batter.
-
You can also make a hot cup of Cinnamon masala chai tea.
-
It can be added to many baked dishes, such as baklava, churros, cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, and sweet bread.
-
It is often added to many savory dishes as a spice mix.