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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.
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Ermias Mesghenna | ||
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Georges at the Cove Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-5702 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Trident Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-246-9316 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Nostrum | Escondido CA | 858-442-4527 |
| Pendry SD Catering | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| URBN Catering | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Juice Wave | San Diego CA | 240-246-5126 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
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365 by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods 365
Near North Decatur, Georgia, United States1555 Church St. Decatur GA 30030 470-237-7340 About a day ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric root at Whole Foods Atlanta 
Foods Co
Near San Leandro, California, United StatesAbout 19 days ago, 8/04/19 
Nob Hill Foods
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 21 days ago, 8/02/19 
Lucky
Lucky - Lakeview Hwy
Near Petaluma, California, United States929 Lakeville Highway Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-8783 About 31 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 31 days ago, 7/23/19 
Driver's Market
About 32 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 32 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 32 days ago, 7/22/19 
2312 Damon St, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 54 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 119 days ago, 4/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods market
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United Kingdom0-207-406-3100 About 120 days ago, 4/26/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric from Peru! 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 135 days ago, 4/10/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric for #healthylifestyle ?? 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 136 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric root at Sprouts 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 137 days ago, 4/08/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric ! 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 171 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Vons. 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near Carlsbad, California, United StatesAbout 182 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 218 days ago, 1/17/19 
Norman Brothers Produce
Near Glenvar Heights, Florida, United StatesAbout 220 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric Oviedo farmers market Near Forest City, Florida, United States About 230 days ago, 1/06/19 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 235 days ago, 12/31/18 Sharer's comments : Fresh Turmeric 
specialtyproduce
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 258 days ago, 12/08/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at specialtyproduce. Info@specialtyproduce.com 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
About 265 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
About 286 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 297 days ago, 10/30/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Specialty Produce. 
chino farms
About 300 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 308 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 314 days ago, 10/13/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Chino Farms
About 328 days ago, 9/29/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Chino Farms. Meijer Sandusky Near Fremont, Ohio, United States About 456 days ago, 5/24/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Meijer Sandusky. Safeway Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 481 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 512 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 534 days ago, 3/07/18 schnucks Near Hubble, Missouri, United States About 551 days ago, 2/18/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at schnucks. Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States About 556 days ago, 2/13/18 
Main Street Market
Near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 557 days ago, 2/12/18 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Main Street Market. 
Mercado Hidalgo
About 616 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 617 days ago, 12/14/17 Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States About 617 days ago, 12/14/17 99 Ranch Market Near Colonial, Baja California, Mexico About 642 days ago, 11/19/17 Safeway Near Tolleson, Arizona, United States About 643 days ago, 11/18/17 
Nijiya Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 701 days ago, 9/21/17 Sharer's comments : Turmeric Root spotted at Nijiya Market. |
