What Exactly Is Turmeric? It’s Not Just a Spice! [ID0612]

Turmeric is one of those everyday ingredients we see everywhere—on spice racks, in curries, and even in wellness drinks—but few people ever stop to ask where it actually comes from or why it has mattered for thousands of years.

In this episode, we dig beneath turmeric’s bright golden color to uncover its true origins, how it’s grown and processed, why ancient cultures valued it far beyond cooking, and how it traveled from sacred rituals to modern kitchens around the world.

From its roots in South Asia to the science behind curcumin and the rise of turmeric as a global health trend, this video traces the fascinating journey of a humble root that quietly shaped food, medicine, and culture across centuries.

Timestamps:
00:03 – The golden spice everyone knows
01:01 – Where turmeric actually comes from
02:09 – Turmeric before it was a spice
03:17 – How turmeric traveled the world
04:19 – What makes turmeric special
05:17 – Turmeric in the kitchen
06:10 – From ancient remedy to modern trend
07:07 – Why turmeric still matters today

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