Turmeric (Curcuma domestica Vahl.) Or more commonly known as turmeric by the Javanese and Sundanese koneng is a medicinal plant from Asia. Plants of this family Zingiberaceae grow very well in Indonesia and easily found on the market. The main part of which have medicinal properties of turmeric is a rhizome in the soil.
Turmeric is familiar to the mothers, who usually add it in cooking as one of the herbs and spices. Turmeric is also used as a natural food coloring that is not carcinogenic, does not cause any side effects and is safe for consumption even in large numbers. In addition to color, it also gives a distinctive aroma and can cover an unpleasant smell that comes from eggs and meat.
Turmeric is familiar to the mothers, who usually add it in cooking as one of the herbs and spices. Turmeric is also used as a natural food coloring that is not carcinogenic, does not cause any side effects and is safe for consumption even in large numbers. In addition to color, it also gives a distinctive aroma and can cover an unpleasant smell that comes from eggs and meat.