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The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
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Salanova® Lettuces
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Description/Taste
Turmeric is the rhizome, or root stem, of a tropical blade-leafed plant. The rhizome has an abstract finger-like shape with a rough skin marked with knobs and rings. Turmeric rhizomes often grow up to 3-4 inches long and one-half to one inch in diameter. Its skin's color is a combination of pale earth and orange. The flesh is a vibrant carrot orange color and its flavor warm and peppery with very distinct bitter undertones. It is most often boiled and then dried for powdered form, in which it turns its trademark color.
Seasons/Availability
Turmeric is available year-round with limited supplies during the summer months.
Current Facts
Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, is a tropical flowering perennial that falls within the same family as ginger and is one of two rhizomes with an appearance similar to the spicy root. It's cultivated and harvested for its roots, though its leaves are also used in some cultures.
Nutritional Value
Turmeric root has both culinary and medicinal benefits that can be attributed to curcumin, the primary active ingredient in turmeric. It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that is used throughout Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines.
Applications
Fresh Turmeric's gentle carrot/ginger-like flavor lends itself well to both sweet and savory applications. It adds freshness to curries and soups, and can be pickled or fried. Its vibrant color is a wonderful addition to any dish, but can also stain clothing and porous surfaces.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Turmeric is also known as 'Indian saffron' as it has been used as an inexpensive color replacement for saffron in Indian cuisine. It is also one of the five key ingredients that make up curry power. In Western cultures it is used as a coloring agent in processed foods including condiments, most commercially recognizable, yellow mustard. On food ingredient labels, it is commonly listed as natural yellow 3.
Geography/History
Turmeric is cultivated and doesn't exist in the wild. It is believed to be a cross between wild turmeric and another closely related species. Turmeric is propagated by breaking off pieces of the rhizome and replanting to create a whole new plant. It is indigenous to tropical South Asia, specifically Indonesia and southern India, where it has been cultivated for 5000 years. It was first introduced to the tropical western hemisphere to Jamaica in the 18th Century. It has also been naturalized in Hawaii where it has become a commercial crop.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Nostrum | Escondido CA | 858-442-4527 |
| Lucky Dutch Juice and Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-228-9859 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Georges at the Cove Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-5702 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Parakeet café | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Juice Wave | San Diego CA | 240-246-5126 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
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| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Jai Jus | San Diego CA | 858-335-0507 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
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Carrefour blok m square
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 22 days ago, 9/27/19 Sharer's comments : kunyit at carrefour blok m square jakarta selatan 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
4SeasonsBio
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceNikis 30 About 43 days ago, 9/07/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric for all uses ?? 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Grocery Stores
Near North Decatur, Georgia, United States2551 Blackmon Dr. Decatur GA 30033 404-965-6290 About 55 days ago, 8/25/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric at Sprouts Farmers Market Decatur near Atlanta 
365 by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods 365
Near North Decatur, Georgia, United States1555 Church St. Decatur GA 30030 470-237-7340 About 57 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric root at Whole Foods Atlanta 
Foods Co
Near San Leandro, California, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 8/04/19 
Nob Hill Foods
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 78 days ago, 8/02/19 
Lucky
Lucky - Lakeview Hwy
Near Petaluma, California, United States929 Lakeville Highway Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-8783 About 88 days ago, 7/23/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - E. Washington St
Near Petaluma, California, United States621 E Washington Street Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-9352 About 88 days ago, 7/23/19 
Driver's Market
About 89 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 89 days ago, 7/22/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 89 days ago, 7/22/19 
2312 Damon St, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 111 days ago, 7/01/19 Sharer's comments : “ DM Produce “ Near to LA Produce Market Phone: (213) 623-1430 
Lazy Acres Market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 4/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods market
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United Kingdom0-207-406-3100 About 177 days ago, 4/26/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Peru! 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 192 days ago, 4/10/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric for #healthylifestyle ?? 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric root at Sprouts 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 194 days ago, 4/08/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric ! 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 228 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Vons. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near Carlsbad, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 2/22/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market . Lake County farmers market Near Forest City, Florida, United States About 275 days ago, 1/17/19 
Norman Brothers Produce
Near Glenvar Heights, Florida, United StatesAbout 277 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric Oviedo farmers market Near Forest City, Florida, United States About 287 days ago, 1/06/19 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 292 days ago, 12/31/18 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric 
specialtyproduce
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 315 days ago, 12/08/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at specialtyproduce. Info@specialtyproduce.com 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
About 322 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
About 343 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 354 days ago, 10/30/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Specialty Produce. 
chino farms
About 357 days ago, 10/27/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at chino farms. 
Marche Des Enfants Rouge Paris
Marche Des Enfants Rouge Paris
Near Paris, Ile-de-France, France39 Rue De Bretagne 75003 Paris About 365 days ago, 10/20/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Marche Des Enfants Rouge Paris. 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesAbout 371 days ago, 10/13/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Chino Farms
About 385 days ago, 9/29/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino Farms. Meijer Sandusky Near Fremont, Ohio, United States About 514 days ago, 5/24/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Meijer Sandusky. Safeway Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 538 days ago, 4/29/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Safeway. 
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 569 days ago, 3/29/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market. Large rhizomes, lots of good anti-inflammatory properties! New World Oamaru Otago, New Zealand About 591 days ago, 3/07/18 schnucks Near Hubble, Missouri, United States About 608 days ago, 2/18/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at schnucks. Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States About 613 days ago, 2/13/18 
Main Street Market
Near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 614 days ago, 2/12/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Main Street Market. 
Mercado Hidalgo
About 673 days ago, 12/15/17 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. Terra health and wellness market Near Independence, Missouri, United States About 674 days ago, 12/14/17 Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States About 674 days ago, 12/14/17 99 Ranch Market Near Colonial, Baja California, Mexico About 699 days ago, 11/19/17 Safeway Near Tolleson, Arizona, United States About 700 days ago, 11/18/17 |
