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Turmeric is widely cultivated for its rhizomes which are used
as a bright yellow-orange culinary spice. It has
been known as poor man's saffron because it offers a less
expensive alternative yellow coloring. In
turmeric, curcumin is the primary pigment and is generally
used in various food industries as a food color.
It is mainly used in dairy products, beverages, cereal,
confectionary, ice cream, bakery, and savory
products. Turmeric is mostly used in flavored milk drinks,
cultured milk and desserts to obtain lemon and
banana colors in dairy. Turmeric is added at higher levels to
sausages, pickles, relishes, sauces, dry mixes,
and fish due to its original usage as a spice.
