Ground Curcuma

Author
FAO - AGS
Language
English
Document Type
Instructional Manual
Publisher
FAO
Pages
4
Commodities
cumin, spices
Topics
Food procurement and security
Year
2007
The powdered curcuma is an indispensable constituent of the India seasoning curry, also used in mustard paste and in foods such as meat and bread-making products, egg-based desserts, cheddar cheese, ice creams, mixtures for cakes and dehydrated soups, and others. It is also used under association with paprika in many processed cheeses and in fat-based products. As seasoning, it can still be combined with the black pepper. The seasonings are used in order to enhance or to restore some characteristics, such as color and flavor, that can be lost during the processing. In addition, the use of seasonings as conservatives in foods is greatly interesting for consumers because they present no risks to the health, even when employed at relatively high amounts.