Organic Turmeric Powder

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Benefit from the goodness of Beyond Organic Turmeric Powder.

The growing importance of organic turmeric powder can be attributed to increased awareness on healthy and chemical-free food. Since ancient times, turmeric has been recognised for its medicinal values beyond its culinary uses.

What makes Turmeric Therapeutic?

It is Curcumin, the active compound present in turmeric responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties. Majority of diseases are caused due to inflammation. Besides controlling inflammation, turmeric is also a powerful antioxidant, essential for overall health. Curcumin also supports heart health by improving the function of blood vessels and reducing cholesterol levels.

A high curcumin turmeric is recognised for its various medicinal uses and benefits.

• Fights infection
• Heals wounds
• Improves digestion
• Purifies blood
• Promotes healthy skin
• Relieves respiratory disorders
• Helps reduce occurrence of migraine headaches
• Remedy for cough, cold, sore throat
• Eases arthritis, morning stiffness

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... Turmeric works better when taken with black pepper.

Though curcumin present in turmeric is associated with anti-inflammatory properties, most of the curcumin gets metabolised before getting absorbed due to digestive enzymes in the stomach that try to remove it from the bloodstream. Better absorption of curcumin is possible by combining it
with black pepper as Piperine, the component of black pepper which gives a sharp taste to pepper, also helps in better absorption of curcumin when taken with pure organic turmeric powder. According to a study, Piperine can boost curcumin absorption by 2000%. Piperine slows down the breakdown of curcumin making it more available for the body.

Healthy Combinations with Turmeric.

Honey – Pure honey is a natural healer high in amino acids. When combined with turmeric, it provides relief from various ailments such as cold, flu, indigestion, liver disorders and skin issues.

Black pepper – As mentioned earlier, black pepper helps better absorption of curcumin in turmeric. Black pepper and turmeric can be used in cooking vegetable curries, khichdi or health drinks. Best way to consume is by adding 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric and 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper powder in a glass of warm milk. A tablespoon of pure honey can also be added. It helps fight infections and promotes good sleep.

Cinnamon – Cinnamon is also a powerful antioxidant and is believed to control blood sugar. Boil water with cinnamon, add a pinch of turmeric and consume as a detox water, every morning. This helps flush out toxins and boost metabolism.

Getting best results from Turmeric.

To get maximum results from turmeric, one must use pure turmeric free from chemicals. But how does one be certain about the genuineness of turmeric? Turmeric that is grown using natural farming methods free from chemical interferences is said to have all the medicinal properties intact. Secondly its main health benefitting component curcumin is not lost during the processing stage. Besides, pure turmeric is free from artificial colours and preservatives. If you want to buy quality
turmeric, it is important to ensure what you buy is authentic organic turmeric powder.

Due to its high demand in the market, turmeric is prone to adulteration by mixing starch or chalk powder. One has to be careful while exploring turmeric brands. Some of the effective ways to check the purity of turmeric include:

• Earthy aroma.
• Add a spoon of turmeric into a glass of water. If turmeric settles at the bottom, it is pure.

Look for recognised certifications such as USFDA, India Organic or equivalent. This ensures that the product is grown without synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.

Understand the source of the turmeric. Read the product label and description to know where and how the turmeric is grown.

Check if the label mentions curcumin content. High curcumin is often associated with increased medicinal benefits.

Check the colour of turmeric. Pure turmeric has a vibrant yellow with a distinct earthy aroma.

Always prefer brands that encourage ethical and sustainable natural farming practices. This ensures the product you use is safe, pure and beneficial for health.

Consumers are increasingly prioritising health and wellness by using naturally grown food products.

Organic turmeric powder is believed to have higher nutrient density and higher amount of medicinally rich curcumin. Though organic farming methods avoid chemical-based fertilisers and pesticides, organic manure is permitted.

Challenges associated with organic farming.

With the market being flooded by organic products, the authenticity remains a concern. Besides the organic manure is not always easily available and is usually expensive to maintain. It is labour-
intensive and often leads to lower yields. Bringing pure quality that surpasses organic turmeric powder Though natural and organic farming methods seem similar they are not necessarily same. Traditional
natural farming methods avoid chemical- based fertilisers/pesticides and rely on natural bio inputs prepared from indigenous cow dung, cow urine and plant-based ingredients to enrich the soil, prevent pests and ensure healthy growth of plants. Nature’s Box is committed to adopt sustainable
agricultural practices go beyond organic farming methods to grow and deliver pure and natural turmeric with its integrity intact.

What makes Nature’s Box beyond organic turmeric powder so special?

Nature’s Box adopts natural farming techniques, inspired from Subhash Palekar Natural Farming methods. Utmost care is taken right from quality seeding to using desi cow-based manure namely Jeevamrutha and Beejamrutha, to enrich the soil and prevent pests. This contributes to healthy crop growth yielding medicinally rich and nutrient- dense produce. The signature products from Nature’s Box, namely Yellowraw Ultima and Yellowraw Premium are distinct type of medicinally rich turmeric powders. Yellowraw Ultima is the indigenous Lakadong turmeric which is high in demand for its highest curcumin (8- 10%), medicinal and culinary uses. Yellowraw Premium is a blend of finest varieties of turmeric known to be therapeutically rich with intense colour, flavour and aroma.