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Turmeric is an herbaceous plant native from warm and humid areas in Asia.
It has been used throughout history as a colorant, as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
Turmeric is extracted from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a deep yellow color.
The most important chemical components of Turmeric are a group of compounds called Curcuminoids, which include Curcumin.