You can get turmeric primarily by purchasing it at retail locations where spices and health supplements are sold.
Turmeric is harvested mainly for its rhizomes, or roots. This versatile spice is closely related to ginger, another well-known herbal ingredient prized for its health benefits.
Where to Find Turmeric
Based on common availability, you can find turmeric in specific sections of various stores:
- In the spice aisle at your local grocer: Turmeric is a common kitchen spice, typically found alongside other dried herbs and spices in powder form.
- In the supplement section at your local pharmacy: Turmeric is also widely available as a dietary supplement, often in capsule or tablet form, found in the health and wellness sections of pharmacies and health food stores.
These are the main ways consumers typically acquire turmeric for culinary use or as a supplement.
Turmeric's Origin
As mentioned, turmeric is obtained from the rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant, which are harvested, cleaned, boiled, dried, and ground into the familiar yellow powder. This process allows it to be packaged and distributed for sale in the places mentioned above.
