Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) Jan 22 2025 The turmeric plant, a member of the ginger family, has been used as a spice or food dye in cooking for thousands of years. A yellowish or reddish - depending on the species - substance is obtained from its stem to form one of the main ingredients of curry, a type of dish hailing from Asia that enjoys widespread popularity all over the world. Aside from its uses in cooking, turmeric and its active component, curcumin, are often used in a range of