Nutrients and Active Compounds
Curcuma : a powerful antioxydant
Curcuma, an interesting spice Curcuma (Curcuma longa) or Indian saffron is a yellow spice that has been very popular in Asia for more than thousands of years. Originating from the South East, it is grown for example in China, Indonesia, India or Sri Lanka. This spice is widely used nowadays in many different cuisines (in a single unit or in a mixture like curry). It perfumes, colours (in yellow), corrects acidity but is also used as an active ingredient in food supplements and dietetic products and in the health field,…
