
Peppery and fresh aroma, with a slight scent of orange and ginger. Very slightly spicy, bitter and astringent taste. This member of the ginger family is valued in South Asia for its musky scent and golden color. In the Pacific Islands, turmeric is credited with magical properties and some peoples wear it in amulets to protect themselves from evil spirits. It goes ideally with fish, sauces, lentils and beans.