How best to consume

Turmeric powder is a vibrant, versatile spice widely used in cooking and wellness. In the kitchen, it’s essential for curries, soups, and stews. Add it early in the cooking process with aromatics like onion, garlic, and ginger to release its earthy flavour. A small amount mixed into rice gives a beautiful golden colour, while tossing vegetables with turmeric before roasting enhances both flavour and appearance. It also works well in marinades for meat, fish, poultry, or tofu, and adds warmth to scrambled eggs or frittatas.

For beverages, turmeric is popular in golden milk, made by gently heating milk with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. You can also blend it into smoothies, fresh juices, or mix it into dressings, dips, and sauces.

Turmeric is also used in wellness routines. Golden milk and turmeric tea are commonly consumed for their traditional anti-inflammatory benefits. A paste made with turmeric may be applied to the skin, though it can stain.

Absorption Tip: Curcumin, turmeric’s key compound, is poorly absorbed on its own. Combining turmeric with black pepper (which contains piperine) and a source of healthy fats like coconut oil or olive oil significantly improves absorption.