Turmeric Powder is made from the dried, bulbous roots of a perennial plant indigenous to South East Asia which is related to ginger. Turmeric has a characteristic brilliant yellow colour and for this it is widely used in Indian cooking, pickle manufacture and prepared mustard. It has a mild, aromatic, lemon flavour and features in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. For colouring it is sometimes used as a cheaper alternative to saffron. 40g