A member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, Turmeric is native to tropical South Asia, has a long South Asia medicinal history, and is a key ingredient in Asian dishes. This particular batch is made from the higher quality Turmeric “Fingers” which possess a greater curcumin content of 4%-6%! The flavor is complex with a rich and woody aroma of citrus, floral with ginger undertones, mildly sour, bitter, slightly pungent, warm, and musky.