At a glance
Turmeric is an orange-yellow root from the plant Curcuma longa. Its best-known compound is curcumin, the pigment that turns curry powder golden.
Background
Cooks in South Asia have used turmeric for generations, and today it appears in teas, golden lattes and many supplements.
On the label
The graphic says turmeric extract supports a healthy inflammatory response and general wellness.* Curcumin is hard for the body to take up by itself, and that is the reason black pepper extract follows it on the list.
Good to know
Turmeric stains cloth and counters, so wipe up spills quickly.